Council members are expected to visit the West African countries of Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. On this mission, the Council members should meet with women’s rights advocates and civil society to discuss the concerns and solutions these groups have regarding the future of their countries; ensure they bring these messages to the attention of government and UN leaders in other meetings on the mission; and ensure the final mission report details the women, peace and security elements of the current situation in these countries, including in recommendations for future Council action.