Security Council Resolution 2008

Countries: 
Liberia
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S/RES/2008 (2011)

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Resolution Extracts: 

13. Welcomes the efforts by the Government of Liberia to combat sexual and ge...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Displacement and Humanitarian Response
Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Liberia
Extract: 

13. Welcomes the efforts by the Government of Liberia to combat sexual and gender-based violence and further encourages it, in coordination with UNMIL, to continue to combat impunity for perpetrators of such crimes and to provide redress, support, and protection to victims;

14. Requests UNMIL to continue to support the participation of women in confl...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Liberia
Extract: 

14. Requests UNMIL to continue to support the participation of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, including in decision-making roles in post-conflict governance institutions, appointed and elected in Liberia, within existing resources;

Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009),...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security
Participation
Protection
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Liberia
Extract: 

"Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), and 1960 (2010) on women, peace, and security, concerned about the high incidence of sexual and gender-based violence, welcoming the continuing efforts of UNMIL and the Government of Liberia to promote and protect the rights of civilians, in particular women and children, and reaffirming the importance of appropriate gender expertise and training in missions mandated by the Security Council,"

Stressing that the successful holding of timely, credible, inclusive and peac...

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform
Human Rights
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Liberia
Extract: 

Stressing that the successful holding of timely, credible, inclusive and peaceful elections, in accordance with the constitution and applicable international standards, is a key condition for the consolidation of democracy, national reconciliation and restoration of a stable, peaceful and secure environment in which stabilization and socio-economic development can progress in Liberia, and emphasizing the need to promote strong voter turnout and participation of women in the electoral process,