UN Security Council
2016

prioritization of tasks established in paragraphs 33 to 36 of this resolution, and, when relevant, in a phased manner, and further requests the Secretary -General to reflect this prioritization in the deployment and in the allocation of resources to the mission; 32. Authorizes MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out its mandate within its capabilities and areas of deployment; 33. Decides that the mandate of MINUSCA shall include the following immediate priority tasks: (a) Protection of civilians (i) To protect, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the CAR authorities and the basic principles of peacekeeping in line with S/PRST/2015/22, the civilian population from threat of physical violence, within its capabilities and areas of deployment, especially through maintaining a proactive deployment, a mobile and flexible posture, and active patrolling, including in areas of displacement and eventual return as well as at risk communities, while mitigating risks to civilians posed by its military and police operations; (ii) To provide specific protection for women and children affected by armed conflict, including through the deployment of Child Protection