The report examines the opportunities and the challenges the United Nations and its partners currently face in conducting preventive diplomacy in a changing political and security landscape. Focusing specifically on diplomatic action taken to prevent or mitigate the spread of armed conflict, the report describes the relevance of preventive diplomacy across the conflict spectrum and as part of broader, nationally owned strategies to promote peace. 

The present report examines the challenges faced by the United Nations and its partners in providing professional mediation assistance to parties in conflict. It describes the need for experienced and knowledgeable mediators and support teams, with women adequately represented, and sufficient resources to provide assistance at an early stage to help parties design and pursue processes that will address the root causes of their conflicts, overcome obstacles that block progress, and achieve agreements that lead to sustainable peace.

Pursuant to the Relationship Agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (entry‐into‐force 4 October 2004) and General Assembly Resolution 58/318, 26 Sept 2016.  

“Identical letters dated 3 April 2013 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council,” 8 April 2013.