The two other #OROLSI components; #UNPolice and @unmas.bsky.social, have established a new team under the Office for Mine Action and Police.

The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration Section (#DDR), Security Sector Reform Unit (#SSR), & the Justice & Corrections Service (JCS) have been integrated with
DPPA's #Peacebuilding Support Office to form the NEW Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office:
@unpeacebuilding.bsky.social

As of 12 January 2026, under the endorsement of the #UNGA, two NEW dynamic teams have been established.

Learn more: press.un.org/en/2026/db26...

As announced by the UN on 12 January 2026, the #UNGA has endorsed the unification of the #Peacebuilding Support Office and three offices within the former @orolsi.bsky.social ; Justice and Corrections, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration and Security Sector Reform.

This account will now run under the new office of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office:
@unpeacebuilding.bsky.social

We look forward to an exciting new chapter for #peace

➡️Learn more: press.un.org/en/2026/db26...

How can #DDR efforts be sequenced with political transformation to reinforce each other rather than compete?

👉We draw on lessons with @orolsi.bsky.social from around the world: brnw.ch/21wY2it

📢New primers for #DDR practitioners!

Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth & women in participating politically through networks, movements & local structures: brnw.ch/21wYRgW

🌍At #OROLSI event, #UN Resident Coordinators came from different parts of the world but are all facing challenges with #RuleOfLaw and #justice & #security institutions.

OROLSI standing capacities, advisers & resources are ready to assist them & the populations they support.

Today, for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD, @unmas.bsky.social and partners are launching the #ForwardNotFragmented exhibit to highlight why the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban campaign remains as crucial as ever.

👉 www.un.org/en/exhibits/...

Today, to celebrate #DisabilityDay, we highlight this year's theme of fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress. #IDPD

Including all persons is key to building more resilient communities & achieving sustainable #peace.

social.desa.un.org/issues/disab...

📢New primers for #DDR practitioners!

Formal politics isn’t the only entry point. With @orolsi.bsky.social, we explore alternative pathways that support ex-combatants, youth and women in participating politically through networks, movements and local structures: brnw.ch/21wY2iw

How can #DDR efforts be sequenced with political transformation to reinforce each other rather than compete?

👉We draw on lessons with @orolsi.bsky.social from around the world: berghof-foundation.org/library/gett...

In the margins of the DDR Symposium, together with @denmarkinny.bsky.social, the #DDR section convened a “Friends of #Haiti” meeting to discuss #BINUH’s DDR/CVR/WAM efforts.

Participants reaffirmed that rebuilding trust & fostering Haitian-led peace efforts are key to lasting stability.

#DDRweek

The #DDR Section is empowering practitioners around the world, from field missions to national institutions, with the skills to support #disarmament, #demobilization, and #reintegration.

📖 Learn more in our #DDR Bulletin: unddr.org/the-ddr-bull...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

The #DDR Section in #OROLSI has built strong strategic, policy & operational partnerships with partners globally!

We thank all of our partners for the invaluable work striving for #peace and #security.

Learn more: www.unddr.org/the-ddr-bull...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

Even without peace deals, people can choose peace.

#DDR tool "support to disengagement and voluntary exits from armed groups" helps individuals safely exit armed groups, including those designated as terrorist orgs.

Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org/sites/defaul...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

After fleeing Al-Shabaab, Aisha and her children faced fear and isolation. Through Somalia’s National Defector Rehabilitation Programme, supported by @iom.int & #UNTMIS, she accessed food, healthcare, education & safety.

📖 medium.com/@orolsi/aish...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace @undppa.bsky.social

“Anel” As a child, “Anel” dreamed of one day becoming a pilot. However, her life drastically changed in 2013. While selling goods at a small town…

"Anel" wanted to be a pilot but became a survivor.

Recruited by an armed group at 13, her dreams were shattered. Through transitional justice & #CVR, she found healing. Now she makes soap, empowers women & rebuilds.

Her story: medium.com/@orolsi/anel...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

"Adeline", a former FARC-EP combatant, is now in process of reintegration as a nurse and member of her local Health Committee in #Colombia.

Her journey from armed conflict to community care reflects the power of reintegration.

📖: medium.com/@orolsi/adel...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

Once fighters, now voices for #peace.

Through the political transformation of armed groups, ex-combatants are not just laying down arms, they’re rewriting their roles in society.

Watch their stories filmed by @berghoffnd.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#DDRweek #InvestInPeace

On the sidelines of #DDRweek, you are invited to visit the photo exhibit: HE[R]EAL - Her Reality - Reclaiming DDR Through Women’s Eyes’.

Organized by @undp.org & @fbafolke.bsky.social, the exhibit is on view at Scandinavia House October 28 - 29.

More: www.undp.org/events/herea...

#InvestInPeace

Peace begins behind bars: A corrections officer’s fight for dignity inside Congo’s prisons The offer sounded almost unreal. The UN was fishing around for someone with a knack for building prisons – preferably a woman – to join its mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Would...

#WTA2025 winner Olukemi Ibikunle, proves that sustainable #peace starts behind bars.

Read more about her story from @unnews.bsky.social and her inspiring vision for #justice and #corrections in #MONUSCO here: news.un.org/en/story/202...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #DRC #WPS #SCR1325

Today, we celebrate #UNDay!

To commemorate, we thank the sacrifice and commitment to #peace that all @orolsi.bsky.social personnel have given over the years. Your work is invaluable.

Learn more about #UN80: www.un.org/en/observanc...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social @undppa.bsky.social #InvestInPeace

Engendering political transformation A non-governmental organisation supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding

Is political participation key to lasting peace?

Our new primer with @orolsi.bsky.social helps #DDR practitioners promote gender-responsive reintegration, tackling patriarchal norms and empowering all ex-combatants to engage in politics.

📕Read the publication: brnw.ch/21wWRC6

After the side event, we provided a virtual reality tour that gave participants the ability to virtually visit UNMISS.

Thank you to all of the participants for the engaging discussion on customary and statutory #justice, indigenous justice and inclusive justice systems.

Last week, we co-organized #WTA2025 Side-Event "Bridging the Divide between Customary and Statutory Justice in Conflict-affected Environments" with the Permanent Mission's of #Germany and #Colombia to the #UN

The event spotlighted the #trailblazing work by Lena Ellen Becker & Michelle Doerlemann.

Officer in Charge of @orolsi.bsky.social and United Nations Police (#UNPOL) Adviser Faisal Shahkar congratulates #WTA2025 winner Olukemi Ibikunle PMP of #Nigeria.

#Police Commissioner Shahkar also stressed the urgent need for more uniformed women in @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social.

In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we celebrated the work of our #WTA2025 winner, Olukemi Ibikunle of #Nigeria.

She spoke with other colleagues about #MentalHealth in prisons and trauma-informed #prison design.

Thank you to the PM of #Sweden & Nigeria to the #UN for co-hosting the timely event.

Proud to share our latest primer in collaboration with @berghoffnd.bsky.social : Engendering Political Transformation.

It guides DDR practitioners in promoting gender-responsive political transformation within or beyond processes DDR.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/yv6csa47

#DDR #PeaceBegins

Congratulations to Olukemi Ibikunle, winner of the 2025
#UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers! #WTA2025

From #Nigeria 🇳🇬 serving in #MONUSCO,
she believes that #peace begins behind prison walls.

Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org/en/olukemi-i...

#WomenTrailblazing