UN Documents for Women, Peace and Security

Selected Security Council Resolutions View All
29 October 2019 S/RES/2493 This resolution reiterated the need for the full implementation of the WPS agenda.
23 April 2019 S/RES/2467 This resolution recognised the need for a survivor-centred approach to preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. This resolution passed with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia).
20 December 2016 S/RES/2331 This was the first-ever resolution on human trafficking, which condemned the phenomenon and stressed how human trafficking can exacerbate conflict and foster insecurity.
Selected Security Council Presidential Statements View All
15 June 2016 S/PRST/2016/9 This was a presidential statement on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.
16 December 2015 S/PRST/2015/25 This was a presidential statement on trafficking in persons in situations of conflict, with a particular focus on ISIS and the impact on women and children.
28 October 2014 S/PRST/2014/21 This was a presidential statement that addressed the particular needs of displaced women, highlighted the impact of violent extremism on women and welcomed the Secretary-General's commissioning of a global study.
Selected Secretary-General's Reports View All
21 April 2026 S/2026/321 This was the Secretary-General's annual report on conflict-related sexual violence.
5 September 2025 S/2025/556 This was the Secretary-General's annual report on women, peace and security.
15 July 2025 S/2025/389 This was the Secretary-General's annual report on conflict-related sexual violence.
Selected Security Council Letters View All
6 July 2026 S/2026/527 This was the summary of the IEG on WPS 29 May meeting on Lebanon.
1 July 2026 S/2026/545 This was the concept note for the annual open debate on CRSV, which was titled “Honouring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence”.
9 June 2026 S/2026/477 This was the concept note for an open debate on WPS titled “Peace is decided with women: Emerging from conflict by enhancing their participation”.
Selected Security Council Meeting Records View All
8 July 2026 S/PV.10190 This was the annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence.
17 June 2026 S/PV.10175 This was an open debate on WPS focused on women’s participation in peace processes.
6 October 2025 S/PV.10011 This was the annual open debate on WPS.
Selected Security Council Press Statements View All
28 August 2015 SC/12030 Condemned the use of sexual violence committed, including as a method or tactic of warfare, in Syria and Iraq.
18 August 2015 SC/12010 This was a press statement, expressing outrage at allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by MINUSCA peacekeepers in the CAR and welcoming the commitment of the Secretary-General to strictly enforce his zero-tolerance policy.
13 May 2015 SC/11891 This was a press release on Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Hawa Bangura's briefing to members of the 2206 South Sudan Sanctions Committee.
Selected General Assembly Documents View All
21 September 2023 A/78/131 This was a report by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. The report focused on the situation of women human rights defenders working in conflict, post-conflict and crisis-affected settings.
17 March 2023 A/75/235 This was a report of the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
16 February 2016 A/70/729 This was a report of the Secretary-General on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Selected Other Documents View All
4 December 2024 Statement of Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security This was the 4 December 2024 Statement of Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security.
18 October 2023 Arria-formula Meeting Concept Note: Preventing and Responding to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence This was a concept note for an Arria-formula meeting organised by Albania on 18 October 2023, titled "Preventing and Responding to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence".
30 October 2020 S/2020/1054 This was a draft resolution initiated by Russia, which failed to garner the needed amount of votes to pass.