| UN Security Council Resolution 2122 | |
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| Date | 18 October 2013 |
| Meeting no. | 7,044 |
| Code | S/RES/2122 (Document) |
| Subject | Women and Peace and Security |
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| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 2122 was adopted in 2013. [1]
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