{"id":2490,"date":"2020-12-07T06:04:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T06:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1325naps.peacewomen.org\/?page_id=2490"},"modified":"2021-07-27T19:35:28","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T19:35:28","slug":"austria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/1325naps.peacewomen.org\/index.php\/austria\/","title":{"rendered":"Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Austria adopted its most recent National Action Plan (NAP) in 2012, but the NAP does not identify a specific period of implementation. The NAP was developed by an inter-ministerial group, which consisted of the Federal Ministries of European and International Affairs; Interior; Justice; Defence; Sports; along with the Federal Chancellery and the Austrian Development Agency. The NAP indicates civil society involvement in the NAP development, implementation, and monitoring process. Austria\u2019s NAP approaches the implementation of the WPS Agenda both domestically and internationally, and outlines three main objectives towards the implementation of UNSCR 1325. These include increasing the representation of women in international peace operations; strengthening the participation of women in peace initiatives and high-level decision-making spaces; and preventing gender-based violence and protecting the rights of women in humanitarian settings. The NAP outlines a monitoring and evaluation framework that consists of annual reviews and comprehensive reporting requirements. Austria\u2019s NAP does not include an allocated budget, but indicates that the activities identified in the NAP \u201cwill be ensured by the responsible ministries within the funds available in their respective budgets.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Austria\u2019s second NAP is preceded by one other NAP, adopted in 2007, without a specific period of implementation. The NAP was developed through the cooperation of several ministries following consultations with civil society members. Austria\u2019s first and second NAPs are similar in length and level of detail, approaching the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda in a mostly international way. As such, the NAPs identify increasing women\u2019s representation in peacekeeping operations; lobbying for the implementation of Resolution 1325 at the multilateral level; and supporting gender-based reforms in conflict-affected countries among some of its objectives. The second NAP does not provide an overview of the findings from the implementation of the first NAP, nor does it have a lessons learned section. The first NAP identifies working with civil society on conflict prevention and peacebuilding as a priority area for international cooperation. While civil society still has a role in the second NAP, its incorporation appears to focus more on \u201cengagement\u201d and capacity building instead of being framed as a cooperation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Austria reported on the implementation of its NAP, as well as WPS commitments, in its <\/span>national reporting<\/span><\/a> for Beijing+25 and in preparation for CSW64 (2020). Specifically, the country provided the following updates:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n