Agency official urges multilateral action to curb illicit trade in critical minerals An agency official told the Security Council that rising demand for critical minerals creates economic opportunity but also fuels conflict and illicit supply chains; they urged stronger governance, traceability and the use of peacemaking tools to ensure equitable outcomes.

The skyrocketing demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt presents a tantalizing economic opportunity—but it also intensifies geopolitical tensions and human rights risks in producing countries.

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UN updates: DRC mobile courts, $2.5 million Peacebuilding Fund for Togo and new IOM shelter coordination cluster The UN said its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is supporting mobile courts to reduce prolonged detentions, the Peacebuilding Fund allocated $2.5 million for a stability initiative in northern Togo, and IOM launched a global shelter, land and site coordination cluster to strengthen humanitarian coordination.

The UN is making strides in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with mobile courts for justice and investing $2.5 million in Togo to promote peace and resilience among vulnerable communities.

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House Foreign Affairs hearing spotlights violence in Nigeria after U.S. redesignates country as CPC Lawmakers, a Nigerian bishop and State Department officials testified Nov. 20 about escalating attacks on communities in Nigeria's Middle Belt and the Trump administration's decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act.

Nigeria is now labeled as ground zero for the most brutal anti-Christian persecution in the world, and urgent action is needed to protect its vulnerable communities.

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Sierra Leone highlights 'Feed Salone' program to tackle conflict-driven food insecurity During its Security Council presidency, Sierra Leone convened a high-level debate on conflict-induced hunger and described a national flagship program—referred to in the transcript with several spellings—as 'Feed Salone', planned to boost production through mechanization, irrigation, seed banks, roads and support for women and youth.

Sierra Leone is tackling the dual crises of armed conflict and food insecurity with its bold "Feed Salone" program, aimed at boosting local agriculture and fostering peace.

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UN Security Council Members Reaffirm Commitment to Women, Peace, and Security Agenda Security Council members pledge to enhance women's participation in peace processes globally.

A coalition of nations is taking a bold stand for gender equality in peace processes, demanding 50% representation of women in negotiations and urgent action against gender-based violence.

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