Minister for Foreign Affairs introduces Iceland's fourth National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security

Iceland’s fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security has been published. The NAP sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and the broader Women, Peace and Security Agenda until 2030. Focus will be on three areas; First, achieving full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace processes, security and defence. Second, protection of women and girls in conflict settings and third, integrating gender perspectives into security and defence in Iceland. Iceland ranks number four on the Women’s Peace and Security Index by Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. 

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs led the policy work in collaboration with ministries, civil organizations in the area of security and defence, academia and research institutions and civil society.

The action plan will be implemented by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in collaboration with eight partners, who are responsible for specific actions: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing (MSL), National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police (NCP), Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG), Gender Equality Studies and Training Program (GRÓ/GEST), Institute of International Affairs (IIA), Directorate of Labour (DL).

Emphasis will be on facilitating collaboration and discussions with civil society, and women's grassroot organizations, and institutions on international affairs in order to keep the Women, Peace and Security Agenda high on the domestic and international agenda. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) will oversee the overall implementation of the NAP and, in collaboration with partners, report on it to government, and parliament and international partners on a regular basis.

Iceland's fourth National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security.