Women, Peace and Security Helpdesk
The helpdesk is an expert call-down facility that aims to provide flexible, responsive and easy-to-use technical advice and support on WPS and gender in conflict and crisis contexts. It offers services to the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) and UK government, with a global remit.
Thematic Areas
Exploring gendered implications of conflict prevention, including reducing military expenditures, arms
control, promoting non-violent forms of conflict resolution, and addressing roots causes of gendered
violence and conflict.
Highlights
The UK, US and OSCE have launched their annual reports on WPS and gender-related progress during 2021
These annual reports constitute an important measure in response to the ask from civil society to ensure transparency and accountability in integrating WPS and gender in policies and programmes. They also provide an opportunity for learning and improving.
New UK NAP 2023-2028 has now been launched
The UK has launched its new Women, Peace and Security (WPS) National Action Plan (NAP) for 2023-2028. As part of this effort, the team have commissioned two tasks to the WPS Helpdesk. One of them is a consultation with WROs in three priority countries (Myanmar, Somalia and Afghanistan) and the other is an analysis of what priorities related to domestic affairs should feature in the new NAP.