UN Security Council
2020

role of the United Nations, including its Peacebuilding Commission, and Member States, regional and subregional organizations in assisting States in this regard; 4. Recognizes that security sector reform needs to be in support of, and informed by, broader national political processes, inclusive of all segments of the society, including the participation of civil society, that lay the foundations for stability and peace, social and economic development, through the promotion of the rule of law, justice, national dialogue, and reconciliation efforts, and resolves to prioritize security sector governance and reform activities that directly support such efforts; 4/8 20-16352 S/RES/2553 (2020) 5. Reaffirms that the promotion of women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in the security sector makes an important contribution to building inclusive, accountable and legitimate institutions that more effectively protect populations and promote lasting peace and sustainable development, and expresses concern that women continue to face significant barriers to their equal participation in security sector institutions where they are often under-represented; and in this regard, encourages Member States to develop context-specific security sector reform