UN Security Council
2021

United Nations S/RES/2596 (2021) Security Council Distr.: General 17 September 2021 Resolution 2596 (2021) Adopted by the Security Council at its 8862nd meeting, on 17 September 2021 The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution 2543 (2020) extending through 17 September 2021 the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Stressing the important role that the United Nations will continue to play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its continued support for the people of Afghanistan, Emphasizing the importance of the establishment of an inclusive and representative government, further emphasizing the importance of the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, and upholding human rights, including for women, children and minorities, Recognizing the need for strengthened efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the important coordination role of the United Nations in this regard, and reaffirming that the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance