UNPBC was established in 2005 by the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly to support countries emerging from conflict. As an intergovernmental advisory body, its primary role is to help governments rebuild institutions, strengthen stability, and promote long-term peace. The UNPBC works with countries recovering from war or political instability, providing advice and coordinating international support to assist with governance, economic recovery, and peacebuilding efforts. It operates at the request of national governments and emphasizes respect for state sovereignty and cooperation with local actors. The Commission brings together member states, international organizations, and financial institutions to coordinate resources and align peacebuilding strategies. It also supports the allocation of funding and ensures that international efforts are sustained over time. Through its work in countries such as South Sudan, Burundi, and Liberia, the UNPBC has played an important role in helping states transition from conflict to stability, with varying levels of success. Today, UNPBC remains a key platform for coordinating global efforts to build and maintain lasting peace.

The Central African Republic (CAR) has faced decades of violence and political instability. This has weakened governance and deepened humanitarian crises. In 2013, the predominantly Muslim Séléka coalition seized the capital and overthrew the government. Then, predominantly Christian anti-Balaka militias launched violent counterattacks. Competition over mineral resources and control of trade and migration routes further intensified the conflict. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has conducted several missions to strengthen early warning mechanisms and promote dialogue and mediation. Ongoing instability in neighboring Sudan has also threatened stability. Armed groups cross borders, and refugee flows strain limited resources and public services in the CAR. The 2025 elections have also raised concerns about public trust in state institutions. The opposition candidates have alleged obstruction, intimidation, and electoral fraud. In response, peacebuilding efforts in CAR focus on strengthening courts, police forces, and public administration; promoting the rule of law and community reconciliation; supporting economic recovery and public health systems; and advancing the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) of armed groups.

The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (UNPBC) is focused on supporting lasting peace in Colombia as the country approaches a critical moment a decade after the 2016 Final Peace Agreement ended its conflict with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) (FARC). While the agreement has expanded democracy and reduced large-scale violence, serious challenges remain, especially in rural areas where the state has limited presence. Illegal armed groups and drug trafficking networks continue to fuel violence, leading to displacement, attacks on human rights defenders, and further displacement of civilians. At the same time, Colombia is entering an important election cycle, making it essential to ensure a safe and peaceful political environment. Progress has been made in land reforms and reintegration programs, but the gaps in implementation risk undermining long-term stability. The UNPBC must consider how to strengthen state institutions, protect vulnerable communities, and support the full implementation of the peace agreement to address the root causes of conflict and prevent a return to widespread violence.