The NAP is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Ministries of Defense, Interior and Justice and the Institute for the equality of women and men, in consultation with civil society and focuses on implementing the international framework, gender mainstreaming, GBV/CRSV, participation, support to the WPS-agenda and M&E.
Belgium has adopted 4 NAPs:
- 2009-2012
- 2013-2016
- 2017-2021
- 2022- 2026
The NAP applies both within Belgium and to Belgium’s policy in multilateral organizations and countries with Belgium has bilateral relations and partnerships. In three targeted countries, the coordinated actions of the departments will serve as an opportunity to provide more in-depth experience. These countries are Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mali.
The drafting of the NAP was coordinated by the Institute for Gender Equality, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, and developed in cooperation with the Ministries of Defense, Interior and of Justice as well as in consultation with civil society.
NAP Monitoring Reports
- Second NAP:
- Third NAP:
- Forth NAP:
Gender equality policies/feminist foreign policies
Focal point
Ms Helena Bergé – Human Rights Officer, Directorate General for Multilateral Affairs and Globalisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.