Security Council Resolution 2822 (2026) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) Until 17 June 2027]

S/RES/2822 (2026)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 46 The situation in Afghanistan, published in 2026.

What else is in this group?

2 documents · 2026

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2026	S/RES/2822 (2026)	Security Council resolution 2822 (2026) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 June 2027]	—	–
2026	S/RES/2818 (2026)	Security Council resolution 2818 (2026) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 June 2026]	—	–

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Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

1 report · 2026

Year	Symbol	Title		Mandate resolution
2026	A/81/363 S/2026/724	The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security report of the Secretary-General		S/RES/2822 (2026)

What subjects does this mandate have?

3 subjects

Afghanistan Special Missions Staff Security

What’s in this document?

12 operative paragraphs

Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMA, as set out in paragraph 2 of this resolution, until 17 June 2027, and reiterates its full support to the work of UNAMA;

Decides further that UNAMA, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, shall, in close consultation with all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, in particular the relevant authorities, and in support of the people of Afghanistan, in a manner consistent with Afghan sovereignty, leadership and ownership, continue to carry out its mandate as set out below:

coordinate and facilitate, in accordance with international law, including international humanitarian law, and consistent with humanitarian principles, the provision of humanitarian assistance and financial resources to support humanitarian assistance, taking into account resolution 2615 (2021), and strengthen the cooperation and coherence of basic human needs and humanitarian activities across Afghanistan; promote improved access for all people in need, without discrimination, across the country to activities by humanitarian and development agencies and personnel, including women; support efforts to create conditions conducive to a voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return and reintegration of internally displaced persons and refugees; and coordinate international donors and organizations to address basic human needs and advance socioeconomic development priorities conducive to self-reliance and stability, including by supporting the delivery of essential services, facilitating commercial and financial activity in Afghanistan, and supporting efforts to facilitate access to assets belonging to Afghanistan’s Central Bank for the benefit of the Afghan people; support efforts to increase accountability, transparency and the effective use of aid without discrimination;

provide outreach and good offices, including within relevant forums led by the United Nations, including the group of Special Envoys and Special Representatives of participating Member States on Afghanistan, to facilitate dialogue between the relevant authorities in Afghanistan and other relevant stakeholders, including regional countries and the wider international community as well as civil society, with a view to promoting Afghanistan’s compliance with all international obligations and commitments as a basis for its full reintegration into the international community; promote inclusive, representative, participatory and responsive governance, at the national and subnational levels, without any discrimination based on sex, religion or ethnicity, with the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women and the meaningful participation of minorities, youth and persons with disabilities;

engage with all stakeholders, including at the national and subnational levels and with civil society, including Afghan women’s organizations, to advance the protection and promotion of the human rights of all Afghans; support and promote Afghanistan’s implementation of the provisions of international instruments concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms to which it is a State party and by which it is bound, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW); support equality for all women and girls, their empowerment and equal access to education, employment, health-care, justice and other basic services, their freedom of movement and their full, equal, meaningful and safe participation in public life and decision-making processes, in line with resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions; promote the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence including sexual and gender based violence, and the protection of detainees’ rights; support efforts to strengthen the protection of children and to prevent human rights violations and abuses against them;

advise on and coordinate explosive ordnance threat mitigation measures in support of humanitarian and development initiatives, and support the coordination of the humanitarian mine action sector; support regional and international cooperation with a view to promoting peace, stability, economic development and regional connectivity, including efforts to prevent and address the illicit trade in and the destabilizing accumulation of small arms and light weapons and their diversion in Afghanistan and the region;

provide reports on progress in the implementation of its mandate as set out in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) above, as well as monitor, document, report and provide analysis on political and security dynamics, social and economic developments across the country, the human rights situation including the rights of women and children, the situation for civilians, developments relating to the justice sector, inclusive governance, the illicit economy, the economic, humanitarian and social impacts of natural disasters, water scarcity and environmental challenges in Afghanistan, and risks related to the assistance coordinated by the United Nations in Afghanistan, including the risk of aid diversion,

Requests that UNAMA, within its mandate and as appropriate, provide assistance to the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team established pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1526 (2004);

Stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes across Afghanistan, and calls upon all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, in particular the relevant authorities, as well as international actors to coordinate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country;

Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three months on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate, including at the subnational level;

Requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with best practices, to conduct a strategic review of UNAMA and issue a written report on the results to the Council by 31 March 2027, with a view to supporting effective implementation of its mandate, improving structural coherence, eliminating duplication, and strengthening coordination across United Nations activities in Afghanistan, and addressing any challenges that may directly impede UNAMA’s capacity to deliver on elements of its mandate;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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