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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Women, Peace and Security Annual Report

17 June 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Co-op Cardiff South and Penarth

Women & Equalities

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government has published the fifth annual report on the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan for 2024.
  • The Government plans to engage with civil society and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on WPS as they update the NAP.
  • The Government commits to enhancing women's involvement in political, security, and peace processes.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of the UK's fifth Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan (NAP) annual report for 2024.

Action requested

The Government will engage with civil society and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on WPS as they refresh the NAP before its next publication. They also commit to advancing women’s full participation in political, security, and peace processes.

Key facts

  • The Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan (NAP) report was published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Defence.
  • The report outlines progress since February 2024 against the NAP’s five strategic objectives.
  • Case studies from Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Syria, Ukraine, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Sudan are included in the report.
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