When renewing the mandate of the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Security Council should strongly urge the government to ensure that its security forces and affiliated militias, and all actors engaged in military operations, respect international humanitarian law and human rights law, and prioritize the rights of civilians, including women and children. As the UN system continues to review its role and presence in Somalia, human rights considerations, including women’s rights, should be at the forefront of the exercise and included as a key component in any reconfigured UN presence.