In addition, peacekeeping forces have implemented training programmes for police to investigate crimes of sexual violence and other crimes and have contributed to building domestic institutional capacity. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a special paradigm in that regard, where the Security Council decided to reconfigure the mandate to authorize a peacekeeping mission to carry out offensive operations against armed groups via an intervention brigade.
With regard to the composition of missions, there needs to be an appropriate structure and the staffing that is required to protect women and children from violence, in particular sexual and gender-based violence. We recognize the United Nations policy of due diligence in the area of human rights, which should continue to be part of mandates for peacekeeping operations.