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National Action Plans on Resolution 1325 |
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of the key methods through which national governments are putting
Resolution 1325 into action is through the development of National
Action Plans (NAPs). An Action Plan is a document that spells out the
steps that a government is currently taking, and those initiatives and
activities that it will undertake within a given time frame to meet the
obligations in the Resolution. National Action Plans can help to
increase the comprehensiveness, coordination, awareness-raising,
ownership, accountability, and monitoring and evaluation of a
government's women, peace and security activities.
To date, sixteen countries have created National Action Plans on Resolution 1325:
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Portugal
The Portuguese “National Action Plan for the implementation of
UNSC Resolution 1325 (2000) about Women, Peace and Security (2009 –
2013)" was released in August 2009. The plan focuses on five strategic
objectives and 30 specific goals. Activities and indicators that
measure the Plan’s implementation process are identified. The
objectives are: to increase representation and participation of women
in peace and security operations, and in decision-making processes at
the national and international levels; to train and educate individuals
involved in peace operations on gender equality, and Resolutions 1325
and 1820; to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in
conflict zones; to broaden public and decision-making bodies’
understanding on women, peace and security; and to promote the
participation of civil society in the implementation of Resolution
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Liberia
The “Liberia National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Resolution 1325” was launched on 8 March 2009. The LNAP (2009 – 2013) is a four years ‘living document’ that can be adapted according to changes in the Liberian context. The LNAP is constructed on four pillars with corresponding strategic issues, priority areas, outputs and indicators: protection of women and girls suffering from all types of violence; prevention of all types of violence against women and girls; participation and empowerment; and promotion of the implementation of the LNAP. The formulation of the Liberian National Action Plan was strongly supported by the United Nations system, including the Office of the Gender Adviser of the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Institute for Research and Training on the Advancement of Women. The development process was unique because of its strongly participatory approach.
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Uganda
The “Uganda Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 & 1820 and the Goma Declaration” was released in December 2008. The Action Plan identifies five areas: legal and policy framework; improved access to health facilities, medical treatment and psychosocial services for gender-based violence victims; women in leadership and decision-making; prevention of gender-based violence in society; and budgetary allocations for implementation of Resolutions 1325 and 1820 and the Goma Declaration. The Ugandan Action Plan is unique because it incorporates provisions from all three documents, which the Plan says will increase the comprehensiveness and coordination of the plan.
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The Netherlands
The “Dutch National Action Plan on Resolution 1325” was released in December 2007. The Action Plan was drafted with the consultation of a number of partners, including civil society organizations and various ministries, and is signed by 18 partners. The Action Plan includes action points divided into five categories: the international legal framework; prevention, mediation and reconstruction; international cooperation; peace missions; and harmonisation and coordination. The Dutch Action Plan is unique in its involvement of civil society organizations as signatories and as implementation partners. The Action Plan explicitly requests that civil society organizations produce shadow reports. An extensive shadow report was prepared to that end in December 2008.
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Spain
The Spanish “Action Plan of the Government of Spain for the Application of the Resolution 1325 of the United Nations Security Council (2000), about Women, Peace and Security” was released in November 2007. The Plan identifies six main objectives: to strengthen participation by women in peace missions and in peace missions’ decision-making bodies; to promote the inclusion of the gender perspective in all peacebuilding activities; to ensure specific training for personnel participating in peace operations; to protect the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict areas and to foster women’s empowerment and participation in the processes where peace accords are negotiated and applied; to incorporate the principle of equal treatment and opportunities for women and men in the planning and execution of activities for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration; and to foster Spanish civil society’s participation in connection Resolution 1325. The Action Plan is a closed document, but lies open to any amendments and additions that are seen as necessary once its execution begins.
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Austria
The “Austrian Action Plan on Implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000)” was released on 8 August 2007. The most important objectives of the Austrian Action Plan are: increasing the participation of women in the promotion of peace and the resolution of conflicts, in particular by supporting local peace initiatives of women; preventing gender-based violence and protecting the needs and rights of women and girls within the scope of peace missions, humanitarian operations, as well as in refugee and IDP camps; increasing representation of Austrian women in international peace operations as well as in decision-making positions in international and European organizations. |
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Cote D'Ivoire
The Cote D’Ivoire “National Action Plan for Resolution 1325/2000 of the Security Council of the UN” was launched in January 2007. The planning process was strongly supported by the United Nations Development Programme. The Action Plan identifies four major areas :protecting women and girls against sexual violence and female circumcision; inclusion of gender issues in development policies and programs; participation of women and men in National Reconstruction and Reinsertion Process; and strengthening participation of women in decision-making processes. The Action Plan is open-ended and can be adapted at any time. Any person or institution working in relevant fields can ask for the adoption of additional measures.
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Sweden
The “Swedish Government’s action plan to implement Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security” was adopted in October 2006. The Action Plan outlines three priority areas: full participation of women in conflict areas in conflict prevention operations; protection of women and girls in conflict areas; and strengthening the participation of women in the participation of women in international peace support and security–building. The Plan recognizes the implementation of Resolution 1325 as an aim in and of itself and a way of reaching the objectives of security, development, defence and gender equality policies. The Action Plan is a living document which will be developed to meet news needs as they are identified. The Plan was updated in 2009, allowing the government to adapt its plan in the wake of the adoption of Resolution 1820.
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United Kingdom
The “UNSCR1325 – United Kingdom High Level National Action Plan” was launched on 8 March 2006. The plan is viewed as an internal working document and thus has not been publicly released. A short document containing action points has been made public, however. It includes twelve commitments listed under five headings: UK Support to the United Nations; training and policy within the government; gender justice including gender-based violence; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and working with non-government organizations. The Plan will be evaluated regularly and these evaluations will provide an opportunity for revisions and updates to be made as necessary. |
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Denmark
Denmark’s “Action Plan on implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women and Peace and Security” was adopted in June 2005. The Action Plan includes three prioritized focus areas which are to be implemented at both the operational and policy levels: increase gender balance in recruitment of staff members to Danish defence forces and in their role in international operations; protection of women’s and girl’s rights in areas where Danish troops are deployed; and increased participation and representation of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction processes in areas where Danish troops are deployed. The Plan was updated in 2008 to cover the period 2008 - 2013 and includes achievements and lessons learned during the 2005 - 2007 period. |
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