Świat się gotuje: działalność Rady Bezpieczeństwa w 2021 r.
The world is brewing: the work of the Security Council in 2021

Summary/Abstract: The article summarizes the work of the UN Security Council in 2021. It points out the problems which, for political reasons, could not be decided or even discussed in the SC, and those points in the SC’s agenda where a consensus could not be built and voting was required; it also discusses the only draft resolution vetoed in 2021, concerning the inclusion of climate change in the framework of the security-related discussions and actions of the SC. Next, it presents the topics in the agenda where a consensus was achieved, mainly decisions on sanctions and the prolongation of the mandate of missions. It emphasizes that SC’s resolutions, apart from the ones concerning COVID-19, frequently touch upon the problem of explosive remnants of war, landmines and improvised explosive devices; as well as of the need to stop the transfer of weapons and ammunition to armed groups. In addition, SC often warned of attacks against humanitarian personnel and problems with the delivery of humanitarian aid. After discussing basic data concerning peacekeeping, the article shows that the UN and its members often use double standards when the issue of gender balance, security of humanitarian staff and the fight against sexual misconduct is concerned.

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