Women Lead Peace Follows

Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025

1325 is more than a milestone — it's a movement.

Every policy, decision, and action taken under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 has contributed to building a more inclusive and peaceful world — anchored in women's leadership. Yet, the path to lasting change and peace is long, and our commitment must be stronger than ever.

The Past, Present, and Future of Women, Peace, and Security

Launched by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, "The Past, Present, and Future of Women, Peace, and Security" campaign commemorates the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and celebrates the power of peace. The campaign aims to foster a deeper dialogue on equality, justice and peace, honoring the legacies and amplifying the voices of 25 trailblazing women activists working on gender equality and peace across Europe and Central Asia whose significant contributions have transformed their communities, societies, and beyond.

Featured Story

“Peacebuilding is not about being perfect; it is about being present and persistent”

Ana Nemsadze, 33, is a peacebuilder from Georgia. Growing up in a conflict-affected community, participating in cultural exchanges and volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) expanded her understanding of resilience and social cohesion. She now leads the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) direction at the Women’s Information Centre (WIC).

25 Trailblazing Women in Peace and Security

Portrait of peace activist Arzu Abdullayeva

Peace Activist

Building Truth and Trust

Azerbaijan

Arzu Abdullayeva is an internationally recognized peace activist from Azerbaijan, contributing to peacebuilding, democracy, and women's leadership.

Portrait of peace activist Nigar Goksel

Conflict Analyst

Fusing Policy and Research

Türkiye

Nigar Goksel is a conflict analyst and peacebuilder from Türkiye, who has spent over twenty years working at the intersection of policy, research, and diplomacy across the region.

Portrait of peace activist Guncha Annageldiyeva

Youth Peace Activist

Empowering Youth for Sustainable Peace

Turkmenistan

Guncha Annageldiyeva, 26, Ashgabat activist, inspires youth and young women to lead change in sustainable development and peacebuilding, championing rights and inclusion across Central Asia.

Portrait of peace activist Zinaida Emelianova

Women's Business Champion

Empowering Women Economically for Peace

Moldova

Zinaida Emelianova, Director of the Agency for Innovation and Development and Women’s Advisory Board Member, champions women’s economic empowerment and leadership in Transnistria, Republic of Moldova, near the Ukrainian border.

Portrait of peace activist Johanna Poutanen

Peace Practitioner

Promoting Peace and Dialogue

Finland

Johanna Poutanen, Head of Inclusion and Digital Innovation at CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, champions women’s participation in peace processes and global gender-sensitive mediation, drawing on her extensive experience in international peace and security initiatives.

Portrait of gender equality activist Selma Acuner

Gender Equality Advocate

Power of Negotiation in Gender Advocacy

Türkiye

Selma Acuner is a dedicated gender equality advocate and policy expert who has played a key role in bringing feminist perspectives into international negotiations and multilateral processes.

Portrait of peace activist Bozgul Dodkhudoeva

Peace Trailblazer

Following a Legacy

Tajikistan

Bozgul Dodkhudoeva is a trailblazing politician and activist who played a crucial role in post-civil war reconciliation and championed women’s leadership and girls' education in her country.

Portrait of peace activist Shahla Ismayil

Peace Activist

Building Platforms for Peace

Azerbaijan

Shahla Ismayil, Chair of the Women’s Association for Rational Development and Director of Gender Port, is a leading advocate for gender equality and women’s rights in Azerbaijan, with over 25 years’ experience in advancing peace and inclusion across the South Caucasus.

Portrait of peace activist Sonja Licht

Peace Trailblazer

Leading the March for Peace

Serbia

Sonja Licht is a sociologist and civic activist since the 1960s, who has founded many local and international CSOs and women’s organizations, and received numerous international peace and human rights awards.

Portrait of peace professional Colonel Biljana Blazheska

Peace Professional

Lifelong Commitment to Peace, Leadership and Mentorship

North Macedonia

Colonel Biljana Blazheska has served in the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia for 26 years. As one of the first women to rise through the Army’s ranks, for Biljana, service is not just a profession, it is a lifelong commitment to peace, leadership and mentorship.

Portrait of peace advocate Natalia Albu, PhD.

Researcher for Peace

From Research to Impact

Moldova

Natalia Albu, PhD. is an Associate Professor at the ‘Alexandru cel Bun’ Military Academy in the Republic of Moldova, and Co-founder of the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives NGO, and a leading voice on Women, Peace and Security in Moldova, who contributed to key strategies in the country.

Portrait of peace advocate Alice Bouman-Dentener

Women for Water Warrior

Interlinking Water Governance, Social Inclusion and Gender Justice

The Netherlands

Alice Bouman-Dentener is a biologist/ethologist from the Netherlands who has won international acclaim for her expertise on water governance, social inclusion and gender.

Portrait of peace advocate Damira Tukhtasinova

Peace Trailblazer

Empowering Women as Local Peacebuilders

Uzbekistan

Damira Tukhtasinova is the Director of the Center for Social and Legal Support for Women and Their Families “Kalb Nuri”, Fergana Region, leading efforts to bring together diverse ethnic and cultural groups and confront discrimination and conflict in Uzbekistan’s tense border areas.

Portrait of peace and human rights advocate Seida Karabašić

Advocate for the Missing

Tirelessly Locating Missing Persons

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Seida Karabašić dedicated her life to locating missing persons and advocating for stronger laws and support for women’s rights, roles and recognition in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Portrait of peacebuilder Knarik Mkrtchyani

Young Peace Activist

Advocating for women’s resilience and peacebuilding

Armenia

Knarik Mkrtchyani is an Armenian human rights defender and co-founder of the Women’s Agenda – a women-led civil society organization focused on women’s resilience and peacebuilding.

Portrait of peacebuilder Ana Nemsadze

Young Peacebuilder

Advocating for the rights of internally displaced people

Georgia

Ana Nemsadze is a peacebuilder from Georgia who grew up in a conflict-affected community, inspiring her to take action for peace, gender equality and the rights of internally displaced people.

Portrait of writer Anna Povkh

Activist Writer

Writing for women's rights

Ukraine

Anna Povkh, 22, is a Ukrainian author who wrote the book "Це дівчача справа!", which features the stories of 36 women confronting a variety of gender stereotypes in war-torn Ukraine.

Portrait of brigadier General Vehbije Kuti

Brigadier General

Leadership and empowering women in security

Albania

Brigadier General Vehbije Kuti, Albania’s only woman general, advocates for more women in command roles and champions their meaningful participation in peace and security decision-making.

Portrait of a female peace broker

Peace Broker

Centering women's voices, experiences and leadership in peacebuilding

Armenia

Gulnara Shahinian, an international human-rights expert and the first UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, helped design Armenia’s first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and champions women’s voices in peace and democracy.

Peace Trailblazer

Mobilizing Youth for Peace

Georgia

As a young peace activist, content creator, and researcher, Eleonora Tchania works to address the gap in youth-accessible, reliable information about conflict transformation and peacebuilding.

Peace Activist

No Peace without Equality and No Equality Without Peace

Denmark

Ida Brorsdatter Harsløf, a long-time peace activist from Denmark and a participant of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, reflects on the progress achieved since 30 years.

Empathetic Prosecutor

Justice for War-Time Sexual Violence Survivors

Kosovo

Drita Hajdari, a human rights lawyer from Kosovo[1] and the first domestic prosecutor to file an indictment for war-time sexual violence as a crime against humanity in the country, reflects on the importance of justice for conflict-related sexual violence survivors.

Peacekeeper

Keeping Peace on the Frontlines

Kazakhstan

Major Dana Zhamaliyeva, a military observer in Western Sahara, is forging a path for women in Kazakhstan's Armed Forces to lead global peace missions.

Border Management Director

Leading Equality in Border Security

Iceland

Iris Björg transforms national policing as Head of the International and Border Management Division, championing a forward‐thinking, gender‐responsive approach.

Peace Activist

Driving Gender Equality for Lasting Peace

Slovenia

A seasoned politician, professor, and civil society activist, Sonja Lokar's decades‐long fight for women's rights continues to shape global peace efforts.

For a cultural change to happen, we need strong women leaders.

Female peacekeepers are the vital force in building a safer world.

To foster peace and security more women need to play a critical role.

We need a global movement for peace and disarmament.

Young women are not just participants in peacebuilding – we are its pulse.

For a cultural change to happen, we need strong women leaders.

Female peacekeepers are the vital force in building a safer world.

The devastating consequences of war are present to this day.

To work actively to increase equality can be grueling but rewarding.

Representing your country in a peacekeeping mission is a huge responsibility.

It is vital to remove barriers to women´s participation in security.

Peace and equality are inseparable concepts.

The devastating consequences of war are present to this day.

To work actively to increase equality can be grueling but rewarding.

2000

Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

2000

Sonja Lokar (Slovenia), Executive Director of the Central and East European Network for Gender Issues, chaired the OSCE-led Task Force on Gender under the Stability Pact.

2001

The EU integrated UNSCR 1325 into its conflict prevention and resolution approach.

2001

UNIFEM launched its Regional Project on Women for Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in the Southern Caucasus.

2002

The Council of Europe adopted a Gender Equality Action Plan, highlighting gender integration in conflict prevention and resolution.

2003

UNIFEM and Women's CSOs created "Women for Peace" networks in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, later uniting them into a regional South Caucasus WPS Network.

2004

The UN Secretary-General called on member states to develop national or regional action plans to implement the WPS agenda.

2004

Tetyana Podashevska became Ukraine's female police general.

2004

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling stronger EU commitment to UNSCR 1325.

2004

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation 1665 and Resolution 1385 on women's roles in conflict prevention, resolution, and post-conflict reconstruction.

2004

OSCE adopted its Gender Equality Plan which commits to implementation of UNSCR 1325.

2005

Decision No. 14/05 on Women in Conflict Prevention, Crisis Management, and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation by OSCE.

2006

Women's CSOs in Georgia initiated a draft of NAP 1325.

2007

NATO adopted its first formal WPS policy, focusing on integrating gender perspectives in operations.

2007

EU Comprehensive Approach to Security and Development policy, integrating UNSCR 1325 into its crisis management operations and strategies.

2008

The UNSC adopted Resolution 1820, recognizing sexual violence as a tactic of war and a threat to international peace and security, requiring a security response.

2008

The Geneva International Discussions (GID) were launched in October 2008 to address the aftermath of the August war in Georgia, based on the 12 August Ceasefire Agreement. Co-chaired by the OSCE, EU, and UN, the GID brings together representatives from Georgia, Russia, the US, and Georgia's breakaway regions - Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

2008

Slovenia appointed its first female Minister of the Interior and the first female Minister of Defence.

2009

The UNSC adopted Resolution 1888, strengthening efforts to end sexual violence in conflict by establishing a Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG-SVC) and a team of experts on rule of law and sexual violence.

2009

The Office of the SRSG-SVC was set-up and leads efforts to prevent and punish SVC, recognizing it as a serious crime undermining peace and security, not an inevitable wartime consequence.

2009

The UNSC adopted resolution 1889, establishing indicators to monitor UNSCR 1325 and requesting the Secretary-General report on women's participation and inclusion in peacebuilding.

2009

Portugal adopted its first NAP on UNSCR 1325, focusing on gender equality in international peacebuilding.

2009

Sweden adopted its second NAP 1325.

2010

The UNSC adopted Resolution 1960, creating a monitoring and reporting mechanism on sexual violence in conflict.

2010

UN Secretary-General's 2010 report on women's participation in peacebuilding set a target of dedicating 15% of UN peacebuilding funds to projects focused primarily on gender.

2010

July, Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted the first NAP 1325 in Southeast Europe. Serbia followed with its NAP in December.

2010

UNIFEM held the first cross-regional Open Day for Peace in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with women activists from Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, alongside UN and OSCE. The participants' appeal was later delivered to UN Secretary-General during his visit to Kazakhstan in November 2010.

2010

Sweden replaced male-only conscription with a gender-neutral system.

2010

The EU Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development 2010 - 2015, emphasized UNSCR 1325 integration in its external actions.

2010

The Council of Europe's Recommendation CM/Rec (2010) 10 on the role of women and men in conflict prevention and resolution and in peacebuilding.

2011

The Secretary-General's annual report on women, peace, and security was released for the first time.

2011

May, Georgia adopted its first NAP UNSCR 1325 for 2012-2015.

2011

11 May, the Council of Europe adopted the Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. It applies both in peace and conflict, without suspension - even in war or emergencies.

2011

The Council of Europe's Gender Equality Strategy 2014-2017 reinforced UNSCR 1325 commitments and women's roles in peacebuilding.

2012

The Secretary-General's first report on sexual violence in conflict was released.

2012

Tajikistan established the Women's Peace Corps, a group of female peacekeepers actively involved in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction after the civil war.

2013

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women’s General Recommendation No. 30 on women in conflict and post-conflict settings, clarifying the Convention’s applicability in such contexts and affirming its relevance to the WPS agenda.

2013

The UNSC adopted Resolution 2106 to stress accountability for perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict and promote women's political and economic empowerment.

2013

The UNSC adopted Resolution 2122 to highlight the role of women's organizations in conflict resolution and peacebuilding to urge creation of dedicated funding and increased support for local women's organizations, setting new targets for women's participation in peace processes.

2013

Kyrgyzstan became the first country in Central Asia to adopt a NAP 1325.

2013

Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted its second NAP 1325 for 2014-2017.

2013

North Macedonia adopted its first NAP 1325 for 2013-2015.

2014

Norway formed Jegertroppen, an all-female special forces unit.

2014

Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (2011) entered into force, applying in both peace and conflict.

2014

The EU released its "Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy," integrating gender equality and UNSCR 1325 into broader human rights strategies.

2014

Tajikistan adopted its first NAP 1325 for 2014-2018.

2015

The UNSC adopted Resolution 2242, establishing an Informal Experts Group (including Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, UK, USA) to address obstacles in implementing the WPS agenda—such as financing and institutional reforms—promote integration with counter-terrorism efforts, and improve UNSC working methods on WPS.

2015

UN Women’s “Global Study on the Implementation of UNSCR 1325,” assessing progress and offering recommendations for further action.

2015

Analysis by the International Peace Institute found that peace agreements are 35% more likely to last at least 15 years when women participate in the process.

2015

The Nordic Women Mediators established as a collaborative forum of five national networks - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - to advocate for women’s inclusion in peace processes.

2015

Norway became the first NATO member and first European country to make national service mandatory for both men and women.

2016

The UNSC adopted two resolutions on 1) Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control; and 2) Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution.

2016

Ukraine adopted its first NAP 1325.

2016

Georgia adopted its second NAP for 2016-2017.

2016

The UK lifted its ban on women serving in close combat roles.

2016

Manushaqe Shehu became Albania's first female Armed Forces General, receiving the rank of brigadier general.

2017

Canada launched the multilateral Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, which focuses on increasing the participation of uniformed women in police and military roles.

2017

Canada chairs the 63-member Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, an informal network representing all five UN regional groups’ countries.

2017

The global WPS Index for 2017-2018 was first released by the Georgetown Institute on WPS, ranking 153 countries and highlighting key achievements and gaps across three dimensions. It embodies the vision that countries become more peaceful and prosperous when women enjoy full and equal rights and opportunities.

2017

Radmila Shekerinska became North Macedonia's first female Minister of Defence.

2017

Albania formed its first CSO Coalition on WPS, now comprising 29 active organizations.

2017

Georgia established the Inter-Agency Commission on Gender Equality, Violence against Women, and Domestic Violence to coordinate national efforts on gender equality and WPS commitments.

2017

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers established the position of Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, who also serves as the WPS Focal Point.

2017

The Mediterranean Women Mediators Network was launched in Rome, Italy, with around 40 women mediators and experts.

2018

The Secretary-General’s report on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse was released.

2018

The UNSC adopted a resolution on UN action against sexual exploitation and abuse.

2018

Kazakhstan became the first Central Asian country to deploy peacekeeping units to the UN mission in Lebanon, including 8 women peacekeepers.

2018

In Italy, the G7 WPS Partnership Initiative was launched.

2018

Moldova and Albania adopted their first NAPs 1325.

2018

Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted their NAPs 1325 for 2018-2020.

2018

The EU’s 2018 Council Conclusions on WPS set its policy framework for Women, Peace, and Security.

2018

The Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence was developed in Ukraine.

2018

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Law #2523-VIII, amending legislation to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men serving in the Armed Forces and other military formations.

2018

The Ukrainian Women’s Fund initiated the establishment of the first five UNSCR 1325 Regional Coalitions in Ukraine.

2018

Lyudmyla Shuhaley, Head of the Military Medical Office of Ukraine's Security Service, became the country’s first female military general.

2018

Slovenia became the first country in the world to appoint a female Chief of the General Staff (Chief of Military).

2018

Slovenia appointed its first female Director-General of Police.

2018

Sweden obligates both women and men to complete military service.

2018

In the UK, women became eligible to apply for all roles in the British Armed Forces.

2018

The Council of Europe’s “Gender Equality Strategy 2018–2023” included measures on UNSCR 1325 implementation.

2019

The UNSC adopted Resolution 2467 (2019) which highlights conflict-related sexual violence within the broader WPS agenda, emphasizes justice and accountability, calls for support to women’s CSOs, and addresses the needs of children born of rape.

2019

The UNSC adopted Resolution 2493 (2019) calls for full implementation of previous WPS resolutions, urges context-specific support for women’s participation in UN-led peace processes, and stresses timely support for women’s full, equal, and meaningful involvement in all stages of peace efforts.

2018

An independent assessment, Mapping of the Gender Recommendations in the Three 2015 Peace and Security Reviews, examined how the UN system implemented WPS-related recommendations from the 2015 peace and security reviews.

2019

In April, ahead of the 20th anniversary of UNSCR 1325, WPS commitments were made by 64 UN Member States, 8 UN entities, and 3 regional organizations.

2019

The EU’s Strategic Approach to WPS and accompanying Acton Plan for 2019–2024.

2019

Tajikistan adopted its second NAP 1325 for 2019-2022.

2019

North Macedonia's Colonel Biljana Blazheska became the first female Adjutant to the Commander-in-Chief of its Armed Forces.

2020

In January, at the event “Monitoring Progress and Looking Ahead: Interactive Stock-Taking on High-Level WPS Commitments ahead of the 20th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325,” 73 member states — including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro — made WPS commitments.

2020

Georgia established the Peace Fund for a Better Future to provide grants for joint business initiatives across dividing lines.

2020

Bulgaria passed the law on Voluntary Military Service for all genders, allowing citizens under 40 to join the reserve for six months.

2020

Tajikistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs adopted a decree on personnel policy to boost women’s representation in law enforcement.

2020

Ukraine adopted its 2nd NAP 1325 for 2021–2024, prioritizing protection from sexual and gender-based violence, post-conflict recovery, and transitional justice.

2020

North Macedonia adopted its second NAP 1325 for 2020-2025.

2020

The EU’s Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment 2020–2025 reaffirmed UNSCR 1325’s central role in its policies and operations.

2021

The Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA) was launched during the Generation Equality Forum (2021–2026). It has over 235 signatories, including countries, regional organizations, UN entities, and civil society groups, to drive five years of transformative action for sustainable, inclusive peace through partnerships, enhanced monitoring, and a focus on financing and advocacy.

2021

The OSCE launched the Networking Platform for Women Leaders, including Peacebuilders and Mediators.

2021

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum was launched by MFA Türkiye to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, business experts, media, and civil society to explore how diplomacy can unite a fragmented world. The forum also includes discussions related to WPS.

2022

Albania served as a non-permanent member of the UNSC (2022–2023), prioritizing the WPS agenda during its term.

2022

In the Moldova–Transnistria context, a Women’s Advisory Board for Sustainable Peacebuilding was established to provide input to the formal peace talks.

2022

Armenia adopted a new Criminal Code criminalizing sexual violence in armed conflicts and established a rifle battalion composed entirely of female service members.

2022

Georgia adopted its 4th NAP 1325 for 2022–2024.

2022

Ukraine's 2nd NAP (2020–2025) was updated to reflect new realities following Russia's full-scale invasion.

2023

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security released the 2023-2024 WPS Index, evaluating 177 countries on women’s inclusion, justice, and security. The Index serves as a tool to identify where resources and accountability are most needed to advance women’s status for the benefit of all.

2023

Moldova and Albania adopted their second NAPs 1325.

2023

Armenia introduced legal amendments to the laws “On Military Service and the Status of Servicemen” and “On Defense,” allowing female citizens to voluntarily join military service.

2023

July, Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a law recognizing children born of conflict-related rape as civilian war victims and strengthened rights for all civilian victims, including survivors of sexual violence.

2023

September, Kazakhstan joined the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (WPS-HA).

2023

Hungary achieved the highest proportion of women among active-duty NATO soldiers, exceeding 20%.

2023

The COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace was adopted in the UAE, with Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine among the 93 signatory countries.

2024

May, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 11 July as the annual “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.”

2024

12 June, the "Alliance for Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Recovery" was launched at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin.

2024

September, UN General Assembly adopted the Pact of Future which includes strong commitments to WPS.

2024

At the UNSC WPS Open Debate on 24 October, Slovenia committed to ensuring at least 85% of its development programs to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030.

2024

CEDAW General Recommendation No. 40 adopted and includes WPS commitments.

2024

The Group of Friends of WPS’s statement called for protecting women’s rights, ensuring equal participation in peace processes, justice and accountability, gender-responsive reforms, support for women human rights defenders, and tackling gender-based violence, aiming for 50% women’s representation.

2024

COP29 UN climate summit was dubbed the first “COP of Peace,” focusing on preventing climate-fueled conflicts and using green cooperation to ease tensions.

2024

NATO endorsed a revised WPS policy that sets out four strategic objectives to guide NATO’s work on WPS: gender-responsive leadership and accountability; participation; prevention; and protection.

2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Law on the Protection of Civilian Victims of War takes effect on 1 January 2024.

2024

March, Ukraine adopted a law to strengthen social guarantees for military personnel.

2024

March, the Council of Europe’s 2024–2029 Gender Equality Strategy referenced UNSCR 1325 and stressed integrating gender into international relations to advance equality, peace, and security.

2024

September, Moldova hosted a WPS dialogue for EaP countries to share experiences and agree on a common vision for women’s leadership centered on human security and gender equality.

2024

October, Kyrgyzstan hosted the WPS Forum for Central Asia and Afghanistan, resulting in the decision to develop the first regional WPS implementation plan.

2024

November, Ukraine's parliament passed the Law on Legal and Social Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence Related to Russian Aggression, recognizing survivors and establishing urgent reparations.

2024

The Danish government announced that, starting in 2026, it will conscript women on the same terms as men in the armed forces.

2025

2025 marks 30 years since the Srebrenica Genocide.

2025

14 December 2025 marks 30 years since the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed in Paris, establishing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia as co-signatories.

2025

March, Kyrgyzstan adopted its National Action Plan for implementing UNSCR 2250 on Youth Peace and Security (2025–2027), the first YPS NAP in Central Asia and among UN Women programme countries in the ECA region.

2025

May, Finland, as OSCE Chair-in-Office, launched the OSCE-wide Roadmap for effective implementation of WPS commitments. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Moldova, and other states made related commitments.

2025

May, during the UN Peacekeeping Forum in Berlin, 74 member states, including Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye, made pledges to support UN peacekeeping missions.

2025

In June, “From Gender Justice to Sustainable Peace: A 25-Year Vision for Global, Regional, and National Actions” international conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in the Sarajevo Pledge reaffirming accountability for WPS.

2025

New generation of NAPs 1325 is expected in Armenia, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.