UN Security Council
2016

patrolling in areas where civilians are at risk, and to prevent the return of armed elements to those areas, engaging in direct operations pursuant only to serious and credible threats; (iii) To provide specific protection for women and children affected by armed conflict, including through Child Protection Advisors and Women Protection Advisors, and address the needs of victims of sexual and gender -based violence in armed conflict; 8/14 16-11177 S/RES/2295 (2016) (d) Countering asymmetric attacks in active defence of MINUSMA’s mandate In pursuit of its priorities and active defence of its mandate, to anticipate and deter threats and to take robust and active steps to counter asymmetric att acks against civilians or United Nations personnel, to ensure prompt and effective responses to threats of violence against civilians and to prevent a return of armed elements to those areas, engaging in direct operations pursuant only to serious and credible threats; (e) Protection, safety and security of United Nations personnel To protect the United Nations personnel, notably uniformed personnel, installations and equipment and ensure the safety, security and freedom of