Security Council Resolution 2408

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Countries: 
Somalia
Resolution Reference PDF: 

Security Council Resolution 2408

Resolution Extracts: 

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 10)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Requests UNSOM to continue to implement its mandate in an integrated manner, and welcomes the Secretary-General’s efforts to strengthen strategic integration and decision-making across the UN system within respective mandates, including with consideration of the role of women and youth

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 11)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Welcomes the commitment of the Federal Government of Somalia, in accordance with the rule of law, [...] and encourages dialogue with civil society and the Somali public, including the integration of women and youth in this regard

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 14)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Conflict Prevention
Participation
Reconstruction and Peacebuilding
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Reaffirms the important role of women and youth in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, and in peacebuilding, stresses the importance of their full, equal and effective participation in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, notes that women are not adequately represented in governmental organisations at regional and national level and urges the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States to continue to promote increased representation of women at all decision-making levels in Somali institutions

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 17)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Protection
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Underlines the importance of swift implementation of the National Security Architecture in order to develop Somali-led security institutions and forces, both military and civilian, that are capable, affordable, acceptable and accountable with the ability to provide security and protection to the people of Somalia, in particular to deliver effective security and protection for women, children and persons in vulnerable situations

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 24)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Underlines the importance of respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians, especially women and children, by all parties to the conflict in Somalia

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Operative Clause 5)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Encourages UNSOM to enhance its interaction with Somali civil society at national and regional level, including women, youth including through the Youth Council and the Youth Caucus, business and religious leaders, and to help ensure that the views of civil society are incorporated into the various Somali-led, inclusive political processes

Security Council Resolution 2408 (Preamble)

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Somalia
Extract: 

Welcoming the progress made since the election of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo on 8 February 2017, including the swift appointment of a Government, the increased representation of women in Parliament and Government