Security Council Resolution 2246
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Countries:
Somalia
Resolution Reference PDF:
Resolution Extracts:
Security Council Resolution 2246: para. 24
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Protection
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic:
Somalia
Extract:
24. Urges all States to ensure that counter-piracy activities, particularly landbased activities, take into consideration the need to protect women and children from exploitation, including sexual exploitation;
Security Council Resolution 2246: Preambular.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Protection
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic:
Somalia
Extract:
Expressing concern about the reported involvement of children in piracy off the coast of Somalia, reported sexual exploitation of women and children in areas controlled by pirates, as well as their reported coercion to participate in activities that support piracy