NATIONAL ACTION PLANS BY REGION
This database tracks the development of National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security and reports on their implementation. There is one page for each country that has developed a WPS National Action Plan. Each country page breaks down the content of each country’s NAP and the process used to develop it, and reports on other commitments a country has made to implement the WPS agenda, including at high-level commitments events and in oral statements.
Our monitoring of NAPs and commitments aims to report on the state of implementation in each country using publicly-available sources, including statements, reports, articles, government websites, and CSO shadow reports.
Angola
Angola adopted its first WPS National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2020.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2012 for the period 2013-2016.
Burundi
Burundi adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2021. Burundi’s second NAP was preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2012 and implemented for the period 2012-2016.
Cameroon
Cameroon adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2018-2020.
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2019-2022, and this was preceded by one from 2014-2016.
Côte D'Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2019-2023, which was preceded by a NAP from 2008-2012.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2019-2022. The DRC’s second NAP is preceded by one another NAP, adopted in 2010, without a specific period of implementation.
Ghana
Ghana adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2020 for the period 2020-2025. Ghana’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2010, launched in 2012, and implemented for the 2012-2014 period.
Guinea
Guinea adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2009 for the period 2009-2013.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2010 for the period 2010-2011.
Kenya
Kenya launched its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2020 for the period 2020-2024. Kenya’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2016 and implemented for the period 2016-2018.
Liberia
Liberia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2023. Liberia’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2009 and implemented for the period 2009-2013.
Mali
Mali adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2023. Mali’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2012 and 2015 and implemented for the period 2012-2014 and 2015-2017, respectively.
Mozambique
Mozambique adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2022.
Namibia
Namibia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2024.
Niger
Niger adopted its second National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2020-2024. It is preceded by a NAP adopted in 2016 for the period 2016-2018.
Nigeria
Nigeria adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2020. Nigeria’s most recent NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2013 and implemented for the period 2013-2017.
Republic of Congo
The Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) developed its first NAP for the implementation of UNSCR 1325 for the period 2018-2022 and a second for the period 2021-2023.
Rwanda
Rwanda adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2022. Rwanda’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP adopted in 2009 and implemented for the period 2009-2012.
Senegal
Senegal adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2011 for the period 2011-2015, and its most recent for the period 2020-2024.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone adopted its second National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2019-2023. It is preceded by a NAP implemented for the period 2010-2014.
Somalia
Somalia launched its first National Action Plan for the period 2021-2025.
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South Africa
South Africa adopted its first National Action Plan for the period 2020-2025.
South Sudan
South Sudan adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015 for the period 2015-2020.
Argentina
Argentina adopted its first WPS National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015 for the period 2015-2018.
Brazil
Brazil adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017, for the period 2017-2019.
Canada
Canada adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2023-2029. This is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2017 for the period 2017-2022 and in 2010 for the period 2010-2016.
Chile
Chile adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015 for the period 2015-2018. This was preceded by one other NAP adopted in 2009.
El Salvador
El Salvador adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2022.
Guatemala
Guatemala adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017, but the NAP does not identify a specific period of implementation.
United States of America
The United States adopted its most recent Women, Peace and Security (WPS) National Action Plan (NAP) in October 2023. The US National Strategy is preceded by three other NAPs, adopted in 2011, 2016, and 2019, for the periods 2011-2015, 2016-2018, and 2019-2023 respectively.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan launched its first WPS National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015.
Australia
Australia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2021-2031. Previously, it had a NAP for the period 2012-2018.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2019-2022.
Indonesia
Indonesia launched its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2014 for the period 2014-2019.
Japan
Japan adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015 for the period 2015-2018 and its second NAP in 2019 for the period 2019-2022.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan adopted its first National Action Plan for the period 2022-2025.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2020. It previously adopted a NAP in 2013 and implemented it for the period 2013-2014.
Nepal
Nepal adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in in 2022 for the period 2022-2025. This NAP was preceded by one adopted in 2011 for the period 2011-2016.
New Zealand
New Zealand adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2015 for the period 2015-2019.
Philippines
The Philippines adopted its most recent National Action plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2022. The Philippines’ second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2010 and implemented for the period 2010-2016.
Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2021 for the period 2021-2023. Its previous NAPs were for the periods 2018-2021 and 2014-2018.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2021.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019, for the period 2019-2022. Tajikistan’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2014 and implemented for the period 2014-2018.
Timor-Leste
Timor–Leste adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2016 for the period 2016-2020.
Armenia
Armenia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2021.
Austria
Austria adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2012. Its previous NAP was adopted in 2007.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan developed a National Action Plan for the period 2020-2023.
Belgium
Belgium adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2021. Belgium’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs adopted in 2008 and 2013 and implemented for the period 2008-2012 and 2013-2016, respectively.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia-Herzegovina adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018, for the period 2018-2022. Bosnia-Herzegovina’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2010 and 2014 and implemented for the period 2010-2013 and 2014-2017, respectively.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria adopted its first National Action Plan, which will be implemented for the period 2020-2025.
Croatia
Croatia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2023. Croatia’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2011 and implemented for the period 2011-2014.
Czechia
Czechia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2020.
Denmark
Denmark adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2020 for the period 2020-2024. Its fourth NAP is preceded by three others, for the periods 2014-2019, 2008-2013, and 2005-2007.
Estonia
Estonia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2021 for the period 2020-2025. This NAP is preceded by two others, implemented for the periods 2015-2019 and 2010-2014.
Finland
Finland adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2023-2027. Finland’s fourth NAP is preceded by ones adopted in 2008, 2012, and 2018 and implemented for the periods 2008-2011, 2012-2016, and 2018-2021 respectively.
France
France adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2021 for the period 2021-2025. France’s third NAP is preceded by two others, which were in place between 2015-2018 and 2010-2013.
Georgia
Georgia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2022 for the period 2022-2024. Georgia’s fourth NAP is preceded by three other NAPs, adopted in 2012 and 2016 and implemented for the period of 2012-2015, 2016-2017, and 2018-2020, respectively.
Germany
Germany adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2021 for the period 2021-2024. Germany’s third NAP is preceded by two others, for the periods 2017-2020 and 2013-2016.
Iceland
Iceland adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2022. Iceland’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2008 and 2013. The first NAP did not specify a period of implementation while the second NAP was implemented for the period 2013-2016.
Ireland
Ireland adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2024. Ireland’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2011 and 2015 and implemented for the period 2011-2014 and 2015-2018, respectively.
Italy
Italy adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in for the period 2020-2024. Italy’s fourth NAP is preceded by three other NAPs, adopted in 2010, 2014, and 2016, and implemented for the periods 2010-2013, 2014-2016, and 2016-2019, respectively.
Kosovo
Kosovo adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2014 for the period 2013-2015.
Latvia
Latvia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2020 for the period 2020-2025.
Lithuania
Lithuania adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2011 and its second in 2020 for the period 2020-2024.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2023.
Moldova
Moldova adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2021.
Montenegro
Montenegro adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2018.
Netherlands
The Netherlands adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2021-2025. The Netherlands’ fourth NAP is preceded by three other NAPs, implemented for the periods 2008-2011, 2012-2015, and 2016-2019.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2013 for the period 2013-2015.
Norway
Norway adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2023-2030. Norway’s fifth NAP is preceded by four other NAPs, adopted in 2006, 2011, 2015, and 2019 and implemented for the period 2006-2011; 2011-2015; 2015-2018; and 2019-2022, respectively.
Poland
Poland adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2021.
Portugal
Portugal adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2022. Portugal’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2009 and 2014 and implemented for the period 2009-2013 and 2014-2018, respectively.
Romania
Romania adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2014 for the period 2014-2024.
Serbia
Serbia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2020. Serbia’s most recent NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2010 and implemented for the period 2010-2015.
Slovakia
Slovakia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2020 for the period 2021-2025.
Slovenia
Slovenia adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2020. Slovenia’s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2010 and implemented for the period 2010-2015.
Spain
Spain adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2017 for the period 2017-2023. Spain’s most recent NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2007, without a specific period of implementation.
Sweden
Sweden adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2016 for the period 2016-2020. Sweden’s third NAP is preceded by two other NAPs, adopted in 2006 and 2009 and implemented for the period 2006-2008 and 2009-2012, respectively.
Switzerland
Switzerland adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2022. Switzerland’s fourth NAP is preceded by three other NAPs, adopted in 2007, 2010, and 2013 and implemented for the period 2007-2009; 2010-2012; and 2013-2016, respectively.
Ukraine
Ukraine adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2016 for the period 2016-2020, and its most recent in 2020 for the period 2020-2025, modified midway with a new timeline of 2022-2025.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2023. The UK’s fifth NAP is preceded by four other NAPs, adopted in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
Iraq
Iraq adopted its first WPS National Action Plan (NAP) in 2014 for the period 2014-2018, making it the first country in the MENA region to adopt a NAP. Its current NAP is on the timeline 2021-2024.
Jordan
Jordan adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2021.
Lebanon
Lebanon adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2019 for the period 2019-2022.
Palestine
Palestine adopted its most recent NAP for the period 2020-2023, and adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) for the period 2017-2019.
Tunisia
Tunisia adopted its first National Action Plan (NAP) in 2018 for the period 2018-2022.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates adopted its first National Action Plan in 2021.