House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan 2018-2022: Annual Report 2019
04 June 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton
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At a glance
Key points
- The UK published its fourth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security annual report for 2019.
- The report outlines progress in nine conflict-affected countries during 2019.
- The UK commits to raising ambition and strengthening implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 ahead of its 20th anniversary.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the publication of the UK's fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security 2018-2022 annual report for 2019.
Action requested
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is publishing the annual report which outlines progress against the NAP during 2019, focusing on nine conflict-affected countries. Additionally, the UK commits to raising ambition and strengthening implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in the lead up to its 20th anniversary.
Key facts
- The National Action Plan was published on 18 January 2018.
- The NAP covers the period from 2018 to 2022.
- Nine focus countries include Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Syria.
- October 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.