Security Council Resolution 2423: Para 38

Para 38. Decides that MINUSMA’s mandate shall include the following priority tasks:

(d) Protection of civilians and stabilization, including against asymmetric threats

(iii) To provide specific protection for women and children affected by armed conflict, including through Child Protection Advisors and Women Protection Advisors as well as consultations with women’s organizations, and address the needs of victims of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict;

(e) Promotion and protection of human rights

(ii) To monitor, help investigate and report publicly and regularly to the Security Council, on violations of international humanitarian law and on violations and abuses of human rights, including all forms of sexual and genderbased violence and violations and abuses committed against women and children throughout Mali and to contribute to efforts to prevent such violations and abuses;