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Security Council

Primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Has 15 members including 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power: USA, China, Russia, UK, France.

Active Resolutions
2
Including 1 binding resolution
Pending Approval
1
Peacekeeping Mission Extension
Binding Resolutions
1
S/RES/2712 — Humanitarian Pause
Permanent Members
5
USA, China, Russia, UK, France

Matters & Resolutions

NumberTitlePriorityStatusBinding
SC/RES/2712 Resolution on Humanitarian Pause Critical Passed Yes
SC/RES/2713 Peacekeeping Mission Extension High Pending Approval

Resolution S/RES/2712 — Humanitarian Pause

The Security Council, gravely concerned by the humanitarian situation, reaffirming its commitment to international humanitarian law...

1. Calls for immediate humanitarian pauses;
2. Demands safe passage for humanitarian aid;
3. Urges all parties to protect civilians;
4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

13 Yes 0 No 2 Abstain Binding · In Force