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About Political Affairs Division (PAD)
The Political Affairs Division (PAD) provides expertise to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and other senior Mission officials on strategic priorities, including good offices and support to peace…
Guiding Principles
Political Affairs Division (PAD) is guided by the overall objectives of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping ( A4P) initiative and is one of the instruments for the operationalization of the following core…
Primacy of politics
Political Affairs Division (PAD) aims to promote an environment in which all segments of society, including women, youth and Indigenous people, can participate in an inclusive democratic state, promoted and protected by…
Protection of Civilians
The protection of civilians lies at the core of the mandate of MONUSCO, according to UNSC Resolution 2808 (2025).
Partnerships and sustainability
Political solutions ultimately rest with the Congolese people and leaders. PAD's work duly considers the national sovereignty of the Congolese state in a spirit of partnership. PAD also further builds partnerships with…
National Institutions Section (NIS)
Political Affairs Division (PAD) / National Institutions Section (NIS) supports and complements the political engagement and good offices of the SRSG and mission leadership at the national level to foster an environment…
Regional and Provincial Section
Political Affairs Division (PAD) / Regional and Provincial Section (RPS) contributes to MONUSCO's conflict prevention and resolution strategy to achieve peace in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes region through political means…
Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Section (CPMS)
Political Affairs Division (PAD) / Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Section (CPMS) works towards preventing and mitigating inter-communal/ethnic tensions and elections-related conflicts in provinces where MONUSCO no longer…
Women Peace and Security (WPS)
As part of MONUSCO’s implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and support to DRC’s National Gender Policy, PAD streamlines WPS agenda in all its activities. Notably, the…
Youth Peace and Security (YPS)
As part of MONUSCO's implementation of Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015) on YPS, PAD streamlines the YPS agenda in all its activities. Notably, the Division contributes to the Mission's support to the DRC Government's…