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This Guidance document outlines a set of principles, technical factors, and good practices for individuals involved in negotiating or planning ceasefires. It aims to assist United Nations senior leaders, mediators, conflict parties, and other stakeholders in peace processes. Acknowledging that ceasefires are inherently political, this Guidance emphasizes the technical considerations relevant to ceasefire mediation. Given the wide range of conflict settings worldwide, it offers a framework that can be adapted to any context and addresses challenges arising from increasingly complex conflicts, including regional and international aspects. Since ceasefire processes and dynamics are constantly evolving, this Guidance will be reviewed periodically.