The situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has continued to deteriorate, with civilians continuing to bear the brunt of the conflict. There are increasing concerns regarding violations of women’s and girls´ human rights in the country since the 24 March takeover of the Bozize government. In its discussion of the report on the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA), the Council should press the CAR government to ensure conditions are restored to enable UN personnel and other international actors to resume their work in service provision and human rights monitoring. This includes ensuring that all allegations of violence against women perpetrated by all parties to the conflict, including the SELEKA, are monitored and reported by the BINUCA Human Rights and Justice unit, properly investigated by CAR Government officials and that perpetrators are held accountable. The Council should also inquire into impunity for atrocities committed by the LRA, including what efforts are being made to ensure justice systems are established and LRA leaders are apprehended, including by transferring to the ICC those persons under arrest warrants by the Court. Vetting and gender training of armed forces is necessary, as is attention to the protection of civilians in all areas of the country. The Council should ensure the report provides specific information, analysis and recommendations on how BINUCA will address women’s protection concerns, given the current situation in CAR, and how barriers to women’s participation will be overcome