United Nations Security Council resolution 1020, adopted unanimously on 10 November 1995, after recalling all resolutions on the situation in Liberia, particularly 1001 (1995), the Council discussed the implementation of the peace process during the First Liberian Civil War and adjusted the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) to include other functions.

It also noted that the parties were more determined to work towards the restoration of peace.

All parties were urged to implement the provisions of the Abuja Accord, while the transitional government was asked to take action to avoid further violations of the ceasefire.

The Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was asked to provide security to UNOMIL personnel.

Finally, the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was requested to submit a progress report to the council by 15 December 1995.