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Women, Peace and Security Annual Report

17 June 2025

Proposing MP
Stephen Doughty Lab Co-op
Cardiff South and Penarth
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

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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