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Latest items for ATC-DATA-6

April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[A] National action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security for the period 2017–2020[ was adopted or established]" (2). "[T]he second national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, for the period 2017–2020 [was adopted]... [There is] insufficient budget allocation to implement the second national action plan" (10).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: GP-DATA-2, ATC-DATA-6

"Lithuania is currently drafting its second national action plan on the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda of the Security Council and 3.5 per cent of Lithuanians participating in peacekeeping operations are women" (10).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[A s]econd national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, for the period 2018–2022, in 2018 [was adopted]" (2). "The new Public Health Law No. 18/035 adopted in 2018 is not in conformity with the provisions of the Maputo Protocol" (12).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[There are] Action plans for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security (2014–2017 and 2018–2022)" (2). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of the third action plan on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, covering the period 2018–2022" (4). "[There is not] full and meaningful participation of women, including those belonging to disadvantaged groups, at all stages of the peacebuilding process ... [T]he representation of women [needs to increase] in decision-making positions in line with Security Council resolution 1325 (2000)" (5).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[W]omen [are not involved] in the peace process (resolution 1325 (2000))" (30). "The Government, through the Ministry for the Advancement of Women, the Family and Child Protection, provides its unwavering support to women’s associations working to achieve peace in accordance with Security Council resolution 1325 (2000)" (31).
Jan. 13, 2024, 4:46 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[The National Policy of the Central African Republic contains a] 2014–2016 Plan on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000)" (12). "The National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan presented at [a donor round table in Brussels,] enabled the Central African Republic to obtain $2.28 billion in assistance pledged by donor countries. The World Bank has pledged $500 million in funding; the European Union has pledged 416 million euros, and the African Development Bank has pledged $400 million. The assistance pledged should enable the country to meet the needs of the population in general, and those of women in particular" (21).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[W]omen have led Singapore delegations to international meetings and are appointed Heads of Missions to international organisations... All positions in the Foreign Service are open to women on an equal basis as men... As at October 2021, there are 258 women out of a total of 541 foreign service officers (i.e. 48 per cent, an increase from 44 per cent in 2016). As of November 2021, there are 13 women Ambassadors/Heads of Mission" (20).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"Chinese women have full equal rights with men to participate in various international exchanges and organizations on behalf of their Government… It has strengthened cooperation with relevant United Nations agencies and successfully organized a number of exchange events for women, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Forum, the Women-20 Meeting, the China-Arab Women’s Forum and the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization Women’s Forum" (17).
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[A p]residential Decree 143/17 of 26 June 2017 approv[ed] the national plan of action for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security" (2).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"The Committee notes that the State party has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, that it has taken a leading role in promoting regional stability and cooperation and that it was the first State in Central Asia to be elected to the Security Council. However, the Committee is concerned that the State party has not implemented its commitments to finalizing a national action plan for the implementation of Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security and to earmarking 15 per cent of its official development assistance for gender mainstreaming" (p.11).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[There is] limited representation of women in diplomatic posts, international organizations and the judiciary" (8). "[Cabo Verde does not] use the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action [or implement] the Declaration and Platform in order to achieve substantive equality between women and men" (15).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, in 2012" (2). "With reference to its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security and subsequent resolutions on the subject, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all human rights violations are investigated effectively and perpetrators identified, prosecuted and punished in a manner commensurate with the gravity of the crimes committed, and that redress is provided to the victims, including by allocating adequate human, technical and financial resources to the special investigation unit established...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[S]tatutory quotas and a gender parity system in the public and foreign services [are not instilled in Bulgaria]" (8). "The Committee calls upon the State party to use the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and to further evaluate the realization of the rights enshrined in the Convention in the context of the 25-year review of the implementation of the Declaration and Platform in order to achieve substantive equality between women and men" (14).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"Senegal also has a national action plan for the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of human rights. This multisectoral document, covering the period 2017–2021, is now being implemented and has led, among its initial results, to the formulation of regional action plans. Senegalese legislation has been guided by two concerns: The first is to protect pregnant women from arduous or dangerous working conditions and to give them equal rights with men. Pregnant women have the right to stop work for 14 consecutive weeks, including 8 after childbirth. This period may be extended for a further three weeks in the event of duly certified illness. Full pay is provided...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"[There is] inadequate implementation of the principles contained in Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, including the participation of women in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and conflict resolution initiatives and the integration of gender perspectives into peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions" (4).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"On 20–21 April 2017, the training was organized for the Working Group (composed of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Milli Majlis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the State Committee of Refugees and IDPs’ Affairs, SCFWCA and civil society institutions) to elaborate the National Action Plan for Azerbaijan in line with Resolution 1325 of the UN Security Council" (3). "On September 20, 2018, NATO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan have organized the conference on Women, Peace and Security in Baku" (4).
July 14, 2023, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"Starting from 25 October 2016, SCFWCA and UNFPA have launched the project of Fighting Gender based Violence in Azerbaijan with the support of USAID" (13).
July 14, 2023, 4:29 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"The draft of the National Action Plan to implement the Resolution 1325 is under elaboration. Three public discussions have been already held. It should be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers in fall 2019. Azerbaijan was also represented at training courses related to the Elimination of Gender Stereotypes and Fulfillment of Resolution 1325 of the UN Security Council and held by the Georgian Association of Women IDPs in Tbilisi and Gori on 21–25 November 2017" (4).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"Regardless of the remarkable achievements mentioned above, the Government continues to face challenges in ensuring consistent application of laws and regulations. Under all Articles of the CEDAW, some specific, cross-cutting challenges are: Improving but still limited consistent and robust inter-ministerial coordination in the implementation of the rapidly changing national legal and regulatory framework, and ensuring that local authorities across the islands are informed and bought in; Lack of harmonised monitoring and data on the impact of policies; Lack of adequate technical and financial resources to implement the policies; High level of turn-over of civil servants in the Public sector, including among Health personnel, a significant number of which are expatriates;...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"For 12 years, the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity (hereinafter 'Government'), led by President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Vice-President Rosario Murillo, has made equal rights between women and men a priority and has promoted respect for human rights, dignity and integrity. A Christian, socialist and solidarity-based model has been pursued since 2007 and has resulted in the implementation of gender-based demands, recognition of the leading role of women as agents of change and drivers of development, and promotion of their full participation through access to goods and means of production on the basis of equity and equality of rights and opportunities. The will of the Government is reflected in...more
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

"The United States, including the US Department of Defense, has been engaged with the WPS agenda since 2011, when President Barack Obama launched the first National Action Plan (NAP) on WPS.The US Congress adopted the WPS Act in 2017, which directed the US government to develop a national WPS Strategy. The US WPS Strategy was released in 2019" (vii).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "Mexico, since 2019, co-chairs with France the Generation Equality Forum... Mexico launched a Feminist Foreign Policy in January 2020 and is currently developing a WPS NAP" (11).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "[T]he 2018 Colombian Ministry of Defense’s report Public Policy was developed as a requirement of the 2016 peace agreement. It is considered the military’s WPS implementation plan. It calls on the military and the police to make sure that women have equal access and opportunities" (11). " Colombia has a robust civil society network with 57 distinct organizations that...more
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status," indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "[A] change in national level political leadership in 2019 resulted in diminished political will and commitment to gender equality and the WPS agenda" (10). "[I]n Brazil, the Igarapé Institute has a considerable amount of expertise with regard to the WPS agenda and women in the military" (17).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "Chile—with top scores overall and at this level—[has] developed and implemented WPS NAPs" (10).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "Argentina— with top scores overall and at this level—[has] developed and implemented WPS NAPs" (10). "[I]n 2008 the Argentine Ministry of Defense adopted a WPS Action Plan (long before their 2015 NAP was published)... Participation in UN peacekeeping operations helped to strengthen pre-deployment training on gender issues. It also required the military to establish [Gender Advisors] and [Gender Focal...more
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "Uruguay, which co-chairs, with Canada, the United Nations GFP Network and is currently working on a WPS NAP" (11).
May 2, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

Table 3 titled “National Action Plans- status”, indicates the level of NAPS in these countries. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Paraguay are countries with NAPS. Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay are countries with NAPS under development. Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Peru are countries without NAPS (9). "Dominican Republic, during 2020, together with Germany, co-chaired the UN Security Council Informal Expert Group (IEG) on WPS" (11).
May 2, 2023, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad/Tobago, Uruguay
Variables: ATC-DATA-6, EWCMS-PRACTICE-2, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-2, EWCMS-LAW-4, EMCMS-LAW-1

Table 7 titled “Policy and Practice,” lists the countries in the survey and information on accommodations made for women in the military. All military positions are open to women in Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad, and Uruguay. All military positions are not open to women in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay. There are recruitment targets in Argentina for the military and it is unknown whether it is the same for the police. Brazil does not have recruitment targets since there are some caps in the military and local caps in the police. Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Peru all have no recruitment target...more