PeaceRep evidence on Women, Peace and Security published by International Development Committee

Research from the University of Edinburgh’s PeaceRep programme has been published by the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee (IDC) as part of its inquiry into Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

The submission, led by Dr Laura Wise with contributions from Allyson Doby and Robert Wilson, highlights global trends in gender provisions in peace agreements, assesses the UK’s progress towards its National Action Plan goals, and offers recommendations to strengthen support for women peacebuilders.

Dr Laura Wise said: "Our evidence to the International Development Committee shows that women peacebuilders are facing huge challenges to influence fragmented peace processes amid escalating conflict and a global gender backlash. The evidence published by the Committee demonstrates experts’ widespread concerns about the UK Government’s ability to maintain its position as a global WPS leader whilst cutting funding for programming that supports women’s meaningful inclusion and diverse peacemaking. A refreshed UK Government National Action Plan is an opportunity to course correct, and to recognise that in an increasingly violent world, women peacemakers need support, rather than retrenchment."

The IDC’s inquiry comes at the 25th anniversary of the UN’s WPS agenda, with a revised UK National Action Plan expected later this year.

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