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While National Action Plans (NAPs) advance gender-sensitive policies, their overall effectiveness in implementing UNSCR 1325 is significantly hindered by structural barriers, lack of funding, and weak accountability, with success heavily dependent on strong political will and inclusive stakeholder engagement. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study evaluates how effective National Action Plans (NAPs) are in implementing UNSCR 1325 and identifies factors influencing success or failure.

March 18, 2026Development Policy Review

Women, Peace, and Security: Evaluating the impact of UNSCR 1325 through National Action Plans

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The study evaluates how effective National Action Plans (NAPs) are in implementing UNSCR 1325 and identifies factors influencing success or failure.
Utilized a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Conducted in-depth case studies in Liberia, the Philippines, Norway, and Iraq.
Analyzed publicly available policy documents and official reports alongside indicators from the Global WPS Index.
NAPs have advanced gender-sensitive policies in some areas but face significant effectiveness barriers.
Structural challenges include lack of funding and weak accountability mechanisms.
Women are underrepresented in peace processes, and gender-based violence remains prevalent.
Countries with strong political will and adequate funding show greater progress in NAP implementation.

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This research assesses National Action Plans' effectiveness in implementing UNSCR 1325, highlighting challenges and strategies for improvement.

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Sudipto Mondal (2026) studied this question.

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This research assesses National Action Plans' effectiveness in implementing UNSCR 1325, highlighting challenges and strategies for improvement.

Women, Peace, and Security: Evaluating the impact of UNSCR 1325 through National Action Plans

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Women, Peace, and Security: Evaluating the impact of UNSCR 1325 through National Action Plans

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