Deepening Understanding of the United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s primary responsibility is maintaining international peace and security. Through the organization Security Council Report this project contributes to increased transparency effectiveness and accountability of the UNSC through targeted support to its members and other relevant stakeholders. Project activities include: (1) researching and publishing a policy report on peace operations and transitions and the role of women peacekeepers; (2) monitoring analyzing and reporting on the UNSC activities and commitments on Women Peace and Security; (3) building the capacity of new UNSC members from ODA-eligible member states; and (4) accompanying and reporting on UNSC missions.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved decision-making processes of the UNSC on peace operations transitions and the Women Peace and Security agenda as a result of information-sharing and capacity-building activities; and (2) improved transparency of UNSC activities through accompaniment and reporting on visiting missions.