UNMHA’s mandate was established through Security Council resolution 2452 of 16 January 2019. This followed resolution 2451 of 21 December 2018, through which the Council endorsed the Stockholm Agreement and requested the Secretary-General to present a proposal on how the United Nations would support the implementation of the Agreement. Subsequently, and the Secretary-General’s letter to the President of the Security Council (S/2019/28) which recommended to establish a special political mission to oversee the adherence of the parties’ commitments within the Hudaydah Agreement.
According to resolution 2452, UNMHA was mandated to:
- Lead, and support the functioning of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), assisted by a secretariat staffed by United Nations personnel, to oversee the governorate-wide ceasefire, redeployment of forces, and mine action operations;
- Monitor the compliance of the parties to the ceasefire in Hudaydah governorate and the mutual redeployment of forces from the city of Hudaydah and the ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras Isa;
- Work with the parties so that the security of the city of Hudaydah and the ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras Isa is assured by local security forces in accordance with Yemeni law; and
- Facilitate and coordinate United Nations support to assist the parties to fully implement the Hudaydah Agreement.
Security Council resolution 2643 of 13 July 2022 contained language in support of the Mission’s efforts to undertake community engagement, which resulted in the initiation of the quick impact projects (QIPs) in 2023. QIPs enable UNMHA to deliver practical, community-driven support in conflict-affected areas of Hudaydah Governorate. Through small-scale, high-impact initiatives implemented with local partners and UN agencies, QIPs strengthen community resilience, support basic services and livelihoods, and enhance trust and engagement at the local level, including with women and youth.