Resolution 2493 (S/RES/2493) on women, peace and security

UN Security Council. (2019). Resolution 2493 (S/RES/2493) on women, peace and security. https://undocs.org/S/RES/2493(2019

Summary

Adopted in 2019, Resolution 2493 reaffirms the commitment to fully implement the WPS agenda and previous related resolutions. It calls on Member States to promote all rights of women, increase funding for gender equality initiatives, and create safe environments for women peacebuilders and human rights defenders. The resolution stresses the importance of civil society and urges greater international cooperation for women’s empowerment and security.