The New York Declaration of Assisted Mediation is a framework for the development of a global approach to the use of mediation in resolving disputes. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016. The Declaration sets out the basic principles and standards for the adoption, use, and implementation of assisted mediation, in particular the use of mediation to resolve international disputes. It also encourages the use of mediation in all types of disputes, including political, economic, social, and environmental disputes. The New York Declaration of Assisted Mediation includes five main types of mediation: (1) direct mediation, (2) joint mediation, (3) consensus-building mediation, (4) facilitative mediation, and (5) transformative mediation. Direct mediation involves the parties in a dispute working directly with a mediator to reach an agreement. Joint mediation involves two or more mediators working with the parties to resolve the dispute. Consensus-building mediation is a form of mediation that seeks to create an environment in which the parties can reach a consensus without the need for a third-party mediator. Facilitative mediation is a form of mediation in which a mediator helps the parties to clarify their issues and reach an agreement. Transformative mediation is a form of mediation in which the mediator helps the parties to identify underlying issues and create a plan for addressing them. The New York Declaration of Assisted Mediation encourages the use of mediation in all types of disputes and provides a framework for the use of mediation in resolving international disputes. It is intended to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes through the use of mediation, and to help to create an environment in which the parties can reach agreements without resorting to violence or other forms of coercion.