Resolution 2242 (S/RES/2242) on women, peace and security

UN Security Council. (2015). Resolution 2242 (S/RES/2242) on women, peace and security. https://undocs.org/S/RES/2242(2015)

Summary

Resolution 2242, adopted in 2015, builds on the WPS agenda by addressing new challenges such as counterterrorism and violent extremism. It urges the integration of gender perspectives in these areas, calls for increased funding for gender equality and women’s empowerment, and emphasizes the importance of women’s participation in developing strategies to counter terrorism. The resolution also highlights the need for better data and accountability mechanisms