UN Security Council
2023

country unattainable, and in this regard expressing deep concern over the Taliban’s decisions to ban women from working for the United Nations and non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan as well as over persistent violence against women and girls, including sexual and gender-based violence, recognizing the need in particular to increase women’s roles in decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and resolution, emphasizing the importance of safe and secure departure for those wanting to leave, and recalling the importance of the principle of non-refoulement, Reiterating the need to ensure that the present sanctions regime contributes effectively to ongoing efforts to bring about sustainable and inclusive peace, stability and security in Afghanistan, and noting the importance of the sanctions review when and if appropriate, while taking into account the situation on the ground, in a manner that is consistent with the overall objective of promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, Recognizing the need to revise the 1988 sanctions regime when appropriate aimed at supporting peace and stability in Afghanistan and taking note of the recommendations outlined in the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring