In February 2019, the Armenian Government approved the first National Action Plan (NAP) for the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security for a three-year period of 2019-2021.
An Interagency Commission was established for the development of the NAP. The area of focus is to increase of the role of women in peace and security. Armenia attaches special importance to ensuring the active participation of women in all stages of the conflict cycle and protection of women affected by the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
Key WPS and gender equality reports/resources:
- Review of the Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+25)
- Information Brochure: 2019-2021 National Action Plan of Armenia for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
- Info Brochure, MFA (2021)
- Women, Peace, and Security in Action in Armenia, Democracy Today NGO (2022)
- Research Report on Perspectives for Women’s Participation in Security and Peace Processes in Armenia, Oxygen NGO (2023)
- Guidebook: How to Localise WPS Agenda in Armenia, Armavir Development Center NGO (2023)
Focal Point:
Mrs. Karine Sujayan – Head of Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs