continues to prioritise tackling the scourge of sexual violence in conflict, building on the international conference the UK hosted last year to strengthen the global response.Full and equal participation in decision-making is vital to ensure lasting peace, and makes agreements 35% more likely to still be in place 15 years later promotes the meaningful inclusion of women and girls in resolving conflicts.It focusses on 12 countries where the threats to women and girls are currently most acute, including Ukraine and Afghanistan. The fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security sets out the UK government’s work to reduce the global impact of conflicts on women and girls, by ensuring our policy, diplomatic efforts and international development work directly addresses their needs. Higher rates of sexual violence occur during conflict and more than half of preventable maternal deaths take place in settings of conflict and displacement. Conflict continues to have a disproportionate impact on women and girls. the plan focuses on 12 countries where the threats are most acute, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Yemenįoreign Secretary James Cleverly and Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey are today (Thursday 23 February) launching the UK’s new 5-year strategy for protecting women and girls in conflict.five-year plan aims to reduce the impact on women of conflict, as well as other global threats like climate change and cyber crime.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey launch the UK’s new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

Armed conflict and women's rights