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SUSTAINABLE BETTER GOVERNANCE,
REDUCED HUNGER, DEVELOPMENT, INCLUSIVE HUMAN RIGHTS AND
STRONGER RESILIENCE ECONOMIC GROWTH ACCOUNTABILITY
World,
Future
s Policy
rnational
ment
Ireland’s second National
Action Plan on Women,
Peace and Security
RIALTAS NA hÉIREANN
GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND 2015–2018
“Peace is so much more than just the absence of conflict. Sustainable peace is best built with the full participation of women at all stages.” Charlie Flanagan, T.D. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Cover Image: A young girl in the Az Seyafa area north of Beit Lahiya in Gaza City, Panos Pictures
Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018
2
“Women’s participation in the
prevention and resolution of
conflicts is critical to building
sustainable peace because
no society can develop –
economically, politically or
socially – when half of its
population is marginalized.”
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland
Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 3
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations 4
Introduction 5
Strategic Aims 6
Methodology 7
Pillars and Measures 8
Pillar 1: Prevention 9
Pillar 2: Empowerment and Participation 10
Pillar 3: Protection, Relief and Recovery 11
Pillar 4: Promotion 12
Monitoring and Evaluation 13
Annex I: Monitoring Framework 14
Annex II: Members of Consultative Group 22
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List of Abbreviations
ATHU Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (Department of Justice and Equality)
CEDAW Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
CG Consultative Group
Cosc The National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
CRU Conflict Resolution Unit (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
CSO Civil Society Organisation
CSDP Common Security and Defence Policy
DCD Development Co-operation Division (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
DJE Department of Justice and Equality
EU European Union
FGM Female Genital Mutilation
GBV Gender-Based Violence
HRC Human Rights Council
HSE Health Service Executive
ICC International Criminal Court
ICGBV Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence
ISP International Security Policy Unit (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
MG Monitoring Group
NAP National Action Plan
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
OSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
PfP Partnership for Peace
RIA Reception and Integration Agency (Department of Justice and Equality)
SADD Sex- and Age- Disaggregated Data
SEA Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
SGBV Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
UNSCR United Nations Security Council Resolution
UNTSI United Nations Training School in Ireland
UPR Universal Periodic Review
WPS Women, Peace and Security
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Irish Aid
Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 5
Introduction
The pursuit of international peace, security and sustainable Ireland’s first National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325
development is the overarching goal of Irish foreign policy. addressed these elements and more.2 In 2010, Ireland
It is the fundamental guiding principle that underpins conducted a cross-learning initiative involving participants
Ireland’s interactions with the wider world. This goal is not from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Liberia and Timor Leste.3
achievable without the empowered participation of women. This initiative fed into the drafting of Ireland’s first National
Action Plan (NAP) on UNSCR 1325 for the years 2011-
The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda recognises 2014. A Consultative Group led by an independent Chair
both the particularly adverse effect of conflict on women was closely involved in the development of this first NAP.4
and girls, as well as their critical role in conflict prevention, It contained actions under five pillars relating to, inter
peace negotiations, peacebuilding, and governance. alia, Ireland’s overseas development aid programme, our
Equitable, durable and sustainable peace and reconciliation peacekeeping deployments, and our contributions to post-
cannot be built without women at the table. conflict reconciliation on the island of Ireland. Actions also
address the needs and human rights of women on the
The first Women, Peace and Security resolution, United island of Ireland who have been affected by conflict. The
Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, Plan was monitored independently by a Monitoring Group
was adopted in 2000, and marked a watershed moment (MG), which produced a comprehensive Mid-Term Progress
when the international community recognised the Report5 highlighting a number of successes, gaps and
particular impact of conflict on women and girls. The tenth challenges in implementation.6
anniversary of its adoption, however, brought increased
international attention to the weak implementation of 2015 is a significant year. It marks 15 years since the
this binding resolution. UNSCR 1325 is bolstered by six adoption of the first Women, Peace and Security resolution.
subsequent resolutions: 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 It marks 20 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform
(2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013) and 2122(2013), each for Action. The United Nations Security Council has
bringing focus on particular aspects of the agenda such mandated the United Nations Secretary General to produce
as sexual violence in conflict, impunity, and women’s a report on the implementation of UNSCR 1325, and a
participation in decision making. global study reflecting the current state of play is underway.
These developments are complementary to a broad gender
The Irish approach to the Women, Peace and Security equality policy agenda which includes the Convention
agenda is unique, with multiple perspectives brought on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
together through cross Government collaboration and Women (CEDAW). Ireland’s second National Action Plan will
co-operation. First, the Irish Defence Forces and An Garda benefit from the medium-term, strategic perspective set
Síochána are active participants in UN and UN-mandated out in this review process. Most significantly, the National
overseas peace operations. This experience provides a solid Action Plan will focus on where Ireland can be most
foundation from which to begin to address international effective and achieve maximum impact with its resources.
security issues. Secondly, Ireland’s overseas development
aid programme, Irish Aid, is a world-leading programme.
Ireland’s policy for international development One World,
One Future1 identifies gender inequality and gender-based
violence (GBV) as priorities to address. Lastly, Ireland has
direct domestic experience of conflict and post-conflict
reconciliation. The people of Ireland have experienced the
effects of the Northern Ireland conflict and successive
governments have been actively engaged in political,
peace and reconciliation processes to resolve the
Northern Ireland conflict. Furthermore, Ireland is a
country of increasingly rich diversity, and a growing 2 National Action Plan for implementation of UNSCR 1325, 2011-2014,
number of women are arriving here from conflict areas, available online at www.dfa.ie.
3 Report of Cross Learning Process on UN Security Council Resolution
both as asylum seekers as well as via the Government’s 1325, available on www.dfa.ie
Refugee Resettlement Programme. The case for Ireland’s 4 The Consultative Group of the first National Action Plan was chaired
robust engagement with the Women, Peace and Security independently by trade unionist and human rights activist, Inez
McCormack (1943 - 2013).
agenda is clear. 5 Mid-Term Progress Report Implementation of Ireland’s National Plan for
UNSCR 1325, 2011 – 2014, available online at www.dfa.ie.
6 The Monitoring Group of the first National Action Plan was chaired
independently by writer and former Government Minister, Liz McManus.
1 One World, One Future, Ireland’s policy She was a member of Dáil Eireann (1992-2011) and Minister for Housing
for international development, available on www.dfa.ie. and Urban Renewal (1994-1997).
All Female Guard of Honour at Cumman na mBan commemoration,
Glasnevin Cemetery, Irish Defence Forces
Strategic Aims
Ireland will deliver on its commitment Ireland’s National Action Plan aims to:
to implement the Women, Peace and
Strengthen women’s leadership and participation in decision-making
Security agenda through a robust,
in conflict and post-conflict situations
whole-of-government National Action
Plan. This Plan will advance, among Ensure that a gender perspective is incorporated into Ireland’s
policy-makers and stake-holders, a engagement in overseas humanitarian and development aid,
comprehensive understanding of peace-keeping, governance, post-conflict activities and interventions
the complex and inter‑related issues
Bolster Ireland’s ongoing work on protection from and prevention
involved in implementation.
of gender-based violence
Leverage Ireland’s participation in global and regional fora to champion
the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security resolutionsIreland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 7
Methodology
Ireland’s second National Action Plan was
drafted in line with the following processes:
»» A Consultative Group to input into the »» Assessing monitoring and evaluation process
consultation process A relevant and effective National Action Plan is a
A Consultative Group (CG) comprising an equal and living document and it is vital that actions can be
balanced representation from statutory bodies, civil amended and updated as the operating environment
society and academic experts with relevant experience changes. The recommendation of the Monitoring
of conflict or post-conflict situations, the Women, Group’s Mid‑Term Progress Report on Ireland’s first
Peace and Security policy agenda and experience of the NAP for fewer and broader commitments in Ireland’s
development of National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 second NAP was a guiding principle in the drafting
was established. Nominations were sought from the of this document. The robust monitoring mechanism
Monitoring Group of the first National Action Plan and established in the first NAP is bolstered in this
members were appointed by the Minister for Foreign successive document, and the role of independent
Affairs and Trade. The group’s role was to advise and reviewers is maintained as a significant factor in
inform the development of the second National Action monitoring implementation.
Plan. The group was chaired independently while the
Conflict Resolution Unit (CRU) provided a Secretariat.7 »» Using meaningful indicators
It is important that indicators are specific and measurable
»» An open, transparent and public consultation but it is also important that they focus on information
A Consultation Document was prepared by the that is meaningful and relevant. Furthermore, it is
Consultative Group and was published on the important that baselines are established in order to track
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) progress. Indicators are both quantitative (numerical) and
website, inviting written submissions from relevant qualitative (categorical) and measure progress against
stakeholders on how Ireland could renew the National both output (activities) and outcome (the impact of
Action Plan. In all, 37 written submissions were received those activities).
from stakeholders and these are available online.8
The Consultative Group also organised a consultative
workshop in Iveagh House, Dublin, which featured an
expert panel discussion and roundtable discussions
on the themes of empowerment, prevention,
protection and relief, monitoring and accountability, and
international developments. This workshop provided an
opportunity for participants to listen to the voices
of policy experts and women affected by conflict,
as well as network and share experiences. Details of
attendees and reports of the themes discussed are
also available online.9
Roundtable discussion during the Consultative Workshop, Iveagh
House, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
7 The Consultative Group of the second National Action Plan was chaired
independently by Colm Byrne of the humanitarian and development
sector in Ireland and internationally. Colm is Humanitarian Manager for
Oxfam Ireland. Membership of the Consultative Group can be found at Colm Byrne, Dr. Niamh Reilly, Brendan Ward, Giulia Pasquinelli
Annex II on page 22. and Mavie Kitenge take part in the panel discussion during the
8 Public consultation submissions, available on www.dfa.ie. Consultative Workshop, Iveagh House, Department of Foreign
9 Consultative Workshop Final Report, available on www.dfa.ie. Affairs and Trade8
Pillars and Measures
The measures that the Government
of Ireland commits to taking in
this National Action Plan are
centred around four Pillars:
Prevention
Empowerment and Participation
Protection, Relief and Recovery
Promotion
“The Government is committed to
ensuring that Ireland continues to
play its role, both nationally and
internationally, in furthering the
cause of gender equality and the
empowerment of women and girls.
It is only through a collective effort
that we can pave a way for girls
to enjoy the full expressions of
their rights, fulfil their potential
and contribute to and benefit from
discrimination-free societies.”
Seán Sherlock T.D., Minister of State for Development,
Trade Promotion and North-South Co-operation.Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 9
Pillar 1:
Prevention
Prevention of Conflict, Including Gender‑Based Violence
(GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
The prevention of conflict, including The Government of Ireland commits to:
conflict-related gender-based violence
a) Continue the implementation of effective training policies on the
and sexual exploitation and abuse is
prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, human rights, gender
extremely complex. Ireland’s initial
equality, and international humanitarian law for all relevant
work under this pillar of the Women,
Irish staff deployed overseas
Peace and Security agenda focused
successfully on the provision of b) Address the issue of impunity for conflict-related sexual violence in
comprehensive training to personnel national and international legal systems
deployed overseas, and capacity-
c) Contribute in a strategic manner to the promotion of peace, stability
building of partners and civil society
and security
organisations (CSOs) in conflict
affected countries and contexts. The d) Work to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in
Government of Ireland will continue to situations of fragility
strengthen these efforts. In addition,
the Government of Ireland believes
that achieving sustainable peace is
much more complex than the simple
absence of conflict. A rules-based
international system, founded on
international law and the peaceful
resolution of disputes, represents
the only solid foundation for global
peace and security. With this in mind,
Private Clare Dargan, Irish Defence Forces, Tibnin, Lebanon, Irish Defence Forces
Ireland will continue to advocate for
open, representative, transparent and
effective international organisations
and institutions as a driver of stability.10
Pillar 2:
Empowerment and Participation
Participation and Representation of Women in
Decision Making
The active participation of women in The Government of Ireland commits to:
decision-making, including leadership
a) Implement the commitments relating to the empowerment of women
roles, is perhaps the most crucial pillar
in Ireland’s policy for international development, One World, One
in the successful implementation
Future relating to fragile and humanitarian contexts
of the Women, Peace and Security
agenda. It is the focus of UN Security b) When working with private sector entities and in promoting Irish
Council Resolution 2122 of October interests, seek to promote synergies between this work and the
201310. Ireland’s policy for international empowerment of women in conflict and post-conflict situations
development, One World, One
c) Support the empowerment and participation in decision-making of
Future, recognises the cross-cutting
women on the island of Ireland, including those affected by conflict
importance of the empowerment of
women, economically, politically and d) Increase the participation of women at senior decision making and
socially in order to build peaceful, leadership levels in Irish defence, police and foreign services
resilient and stable societies. It is
e) Incorporate the Women, Peace and Security agenda as a key theme of
important also that efforts are made
engagement with situations of fragility
to include women as full and equal
participants in conflict prevention, f) Support and promote women peace-builders and a gender perspective
protection and peacebuilding activities in peace-building
in post-conflict situations. The national
g) Support engagement of men in advancing gender equality and other
ownership of processes to promote
initiatives which promote the principles of Women, Peace and Security
the empowerment of women and
increased gender equality is key to
their success, both in situations of
Presidential Election Campaign, Uganda, Irish Aid
fragility and in post-conflict contexts,
in Ireland, Northern Ireland and
overseas. The Government of Ireland
is fully committed to ensuring to the
fullest the valuable contribution of
women to national and international
peace and security.
10 UN Security Council Resolution 2122,
18 October 2013.Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 11
Pillar 3:
Protection, Relief and Recovery
Protection From Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Other Violations of
Women’s Human Rights and International Humanitarian
Law, and Relief, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
The protection of women and girls The Government of Ireland commits to:
from gender-based violence and
a) Work to eliminate the scourge of sexual violence in conflict
sexual exploitation and abuse in crisis
and conflict situations was identified b) Work to protect women and girls in humanitarian crises, including
as a major strength of Ireland’s first those crises as a result of conflict
National Action Plan on Women,
c) Support the relief, recovery and rehabilitation of women on the island
Peace and Security by an independent
of Ireland affected by conflict
Mid Term Progress Report. Significant
achievements have been made,
including the incorporation of a range
of policies and mechanisms in respect
of gender and sexual exploitation
into the Defence Forces, An Garda
Síochána and Rapid Response Corps.
The Government of Ireland recognises
the need to be vigilant and pro-
active in continuing to prevent and
respond to such crimes, particularly in
emergency situations. Ireland is also
Liberian police officers, Irish Aid
committed to increasing coherence in
its activities in the area of the relief,
recovery and rehabilitation of women
affected by conflict on the island of
Ireland, including women who have
migrated to Ireland from conflict
affected areas.12
Pillar 4:
Promotion
Promotion of Women, Peace and Security agenda in
International, Regional and National Arenas
The inclusion of a pillar devoted to The Government of Ireland commits to:
the promotion of the Women, Peace
a) Support the inclusion of the Women, Peace and Security agenda
and Security agenda in international,
where relevant in human rights mechanisms
regional and national arenas was an
innovation in Ireland’s first National b) Leverage Ireland’s role in regional and international organisations
Action Plan. Despite being a small to gain visibility for and increase implementation of the Women,
state with modest resources, this Peace and Security agenda
has proven to be a valuable area
c) Increase lesson-sharing of Irish experience of Women, Peace
of activity where Ireland is well-
and Security
positioned to maximise the impact
of its engagement. The UN Security d) Build public awareness of Ireland’s commitment to the Women,
Council has recognised that “without Peace and Security agenda
a significant implementation shift,
women and women’s perspectives will
continue to be underrepresented in
conflict resolution, peace building and
protection in the foreseeable future.11”
Ireland intends to redouble its efforts
in the promotion of the Women,
Peace and Security agenda, with the
intention of increasing momentum
towards this implementation shift and
of mainstreaming the principles of Ambassador David Donoghue speaking at the launch of the UN Women Global Study on
the Implementation of UNSCR 1325, UN Women/Ryan Brown
Women, Peace and Security. Ireland
will also step up efforts to promote the
Women, Peace and Security agenda in
regional and national fora.
11 UN Security Council Resolution 2122,
18 October 2013.Ireland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 13
Monitoring and Evaluation
This National Action Plan is at its The Monitoring Group will also:
core a living document, intended to
be updated, improved and reflected
»» Revise existing objectives, actions and targets in light of emerging
issues and policy agendas in Women, Peace and Security, and
upon throughout its implementation
in response to lessons learned and challenges identified in the
as context dictates in order to ensure
monitoring process
that actions taken are meaningful
and constructive. »» Work with the appropriate Oireachtas committees to ensure
involvement by parliamentarians in the monitoring of National Action
A Monitoring Group which have the Plan implementation
spirit and ambition of the Women,
Peace and Security agenda as a
»» Develop and use outreach and communications mechanisms to
ensure regular dissemination of updates to wider communities of
guiding principle, will be formed to
stakeholders and make sure, in particular, that the perspectives of
oversee the regular and systematic
women affected by conflict are incorporated into the ongoing work
review of progress on achieving
of the Monitoring Group
stated objectives, actions and targets
across all pillars as set out in the
Plan, including the publication of The Government of Ireland commits to:
independent progress reports two
a) Fully support the effective monitoring and evaluation of the
years after its adoption and again
commitments of the National Action Plan by the Monitoring Group
at the end of the term of the Plan.
It will also be a dynamic and
engaged forum for the discussion
of implementation of the National
Action Plan and other issues relating
to Irish engagement with the Women,
Peace and Security agenda.
The Monitoring Group will consist Roundtable discussions during Consultative Workshop, Iveagh House, Department of
of representatives from the relevant Foreign Affairs and Trade
statutory bodies, and will also include
at least 50% representation from
civil society and academia with
demonstrable relevant experience and
expertise. The Monitoring Group will
meet four times a year and will be
independently chaired. A secretariat
and technical support will be provided
by the Conflict Resolution Unit.
Capacity building of the Monitoring
Group will also be supported by the
Conflict Resolution Unit, in cooperation
with Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade’s Evaluation and Audit Unit.14
Annex I: Monitoring Framework
PILLAR 1:
Prevention of Conflict, Including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
1a) Continue the Promote best practice in Defence Forces, DFAT Number of Irish and
implementation of effective effective training on Women, (Political Division) international military and
training policies on the Peace and Security issues civilian deployees and potential
prevention of sexual by sharing lessons-learned, deployees trained on Women,
exploitation and abuse, human including through supporting Peace and Security issues
rights, gender equality, and the United Nations Training
international humanitarian School Ireland (UNTSI) as a Regular, quality, up-to-date
law for all relevant Irish staff centre of excellence, as well training on issues relating to
deployed overseas as training of civilian deployees Women, Peace and Security
1b) Address the issue of Advocate in international fora DFAT (Political Division, Legal Number and quality of
impunity for conflict-related (in particular the International Division, Development Co- references in national
sexual violence in national and Criminal Court) and, where operation Division (DCD)) interventions and statements
international legal systems appropriate, in domestic
legislation for greater Financial contributions to
accountability for conflict international organisations
related sexual violence as and non-governmental
a war crime, crime against organisations (NGOs) working
humanity and act of genocide on fighting impunity
1c) Contribute in a strategic Develop leadership and core DFAT (Political Division) Number of initiatives to
manner to the promotion of competency in the promotion promote women’s political
peace, stability and security of women’s participation in participation in post-conflict
post-conflict reconciliation, reconciliation, including lesson-
including through lesson- sharing visits
sharing and activity in the
United Nations and other Continued financial
multilateral fora contributions to international
organisations and NGOs
working on women’s
participation in post-conflict
reconciliation
Support the reflection of the DFAT (DCD, Political Division) Level of appropriate
principles of Women, Peace engagement in
and Security, and the use of post‑2015 process
Sex- and Age-Disaggregated
Data (SADD) within the
post-2015 sustainable
development agenda
Promote the incorporation DFAT (Political Division) Greater inclusion of gender
of gender perspectives into as a factor in Early Warning to
multilateral Early Warning improve conflict prevention
systems for preventing
conflict, including those of
the European Union, United
Nations and Organisation for
Security and Co-operation in
Europe (OSCE)
1d) Work to prevent and Provide support for DFAT (DCD) Clear evidence of support
respond to gender based programmes and initiatives provided to programmes and
violence in situations which prevent and respond to initiatives aimed at preventing
of fragility gender-based violence gender-based violence and
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PILLAR 2:
Empowerment, Participation and Representation of Women in Decision Making
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
2a) Implement the Provide support for initiatives DFAT (DCD) Clear evidence of support
commitments relating to the which focus on empowering to build capacity of local
empowerment of women in women, including in national CSOs including grassroots
Ireland’s policy for international political dialogues, and on women’s organisations to
development, One World, One strengthening women’s promote women’s participation
Future relating to fragile and participation in political in political decision-
humanitarian contexts decision-making in situations making, including through
of fragility, including informal mobilisation
by promoting informal
mobilisation and grassroots Clear evidence of support
women’s groups to initiatives which promote
gender-sensitive political
institutions
Evidence of support to
the creation of enabling
environments for civil society
organisations to engage in
democratic processes
Ensure a gender perspective, DFAT (DCD) Women, Peace and Security
in particular the empowered agenda well-reflected in
participation of women, is governance programming and
incorporated, as appropriate, relevant support for CSOs in
into support for security and fragile contexts
justice sector reform, national
parliaments and oversight
institutions in fragile contexts
2b) When working with Ensure that engagements with DFAT Awareness raising among
private sector entities and private sector stakeholders private sector stakeholders
in promoting Irish interests, incorporate core values of core values including
seek to promote synergies including gender equality and gender equality and
between this work and Ireland’s National Plan on CEDAW obligations
the empowerment of Business and Human Rights,
women in conflict and when completed
post‑conflict situations
2c) Support the empowerment Provide technical and DFAT (Anglo-Irish Division) Baseline established of
and participation in decision- financial support through percentage of funding
making of women on the the Reconciliation Fund to allocated to projects which
island of Ireland, including civil society led initiatives support the empowerment and
those affected by conflict at a strategic level that participation of women
strengthen women’s role in
peace building, repair those
issues leading to conflict,
build a strong civil society,
and encourage political
participation on the island
of Ireland
Promote the principles DFAT (Anglo-Irish Division) Evidence in public messaging
of Women, Peace and through speeches,
Security through political and press releases, public
official-level engagement statements, etc.
and advocacy with relevant
partners at executive, Increased extent to which
parliamentary and local post-conflict structures
authority level, and support address gender-specific legacy
the establishment of a North concerns
South Consultative Forum
as provided for in the Good
Friday Agreement, which could
advise the administrations and
the North South Ministerial
Council on social, cultural and
economic issues, including
the advancement of women in
public life16
PILLAR 2:
Empowerment, Participation and Representation of Women in Decision Making
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
2d) Increase the participation Continue to undertake DFAT, Defence Forces, An Measures undertaken and
of women at senior decision measures to improve the Garda Síochána implemented on recruitment
making and leadership levels recruitment, retention and and retention leading to an
in Irish defence, police and advancement of women increase in the number of
foreign services within the Defence Forces, women at middle- and senior-
An Garda Síochána and the level management in Defence
foreign service Forces, An Garda Síochána,
and the foreign service
Monitor the implementation DJE (Gender Equality Division) Increased availability of data on
of all of the recommendations implementation
contained in the report
‘Towards Gender Parity in
Decision-Making in Ireland’,
in the context of the
implementation of the National
Women’s Strategy 2007-201612
2e) Incorporate the Women, Ensure a strong gender DFAT (Political Division, DCD) Women, Peace and Security
Peace and Security agenda as equality and conflict analysis issues clearly reflected in
a key theme of engagement in programming in fragile country strategies and other
with situations of fragility contexts in Sierra Leone, planning tools
Liberia, Palestine, Zimbabwe,
Myanmar and Somalia
Include Women, Peace and DFAT (Political Division, DCD) Increased weight given to
Security in the strategic Women, Peace and Security
objectives of the Stability Fund issues in assessing Fund
proposals
Pilot strategic engagement on DFAT (Political Division, DCD) Potential of twinning in NAP
WPS issues in a situation of activities investigated
fragility including an effective
method of assessing the
impact of the Plan
2f) Support and promote Provide support to DFAT (Political Division) Level of financial support and
women peace-builders and a programmes that support number of cases documented
gender perspective in peace- the inclusion of gender where Ireland has encouraged
building perspectives and women’s programmes to include a
effective participation gender perspective
in negotiation and
implementation of peace
agreements, as well as
disarmament, non-proliferation
and arms control
Continue to support DFAT (Political Division, DCD) Level of financial support
international, regional, and and impact of organisations’
where appropriate national, activities
mediation organisations to
increase the focus on the
principles of Women, Peace
and Security, particularly
the inclusion of women
as mediators
2g) Support engagement of Support programmes that DFAT (Political Division, DCD, Number of programmes
men in advancing gender work with women and men on Anglo-Irish Division) proposed funded and their
equality and other initiatives gender equality, in particular impact on women and girls,
which promote the principles those which aim to reduce men and boys
of Women, Peace and Security violence in communities and
that promote awareness
raising among men and boys
of GBV, domestic violence and
women’s rights
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PILLAR 3:
Protection From Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Other Violations
of Women’s Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, and Relief, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
3a) Work to eliminate the Support initiatives which DFAT (DCD), Defence Forces Continued active engagement
scourge of sexual violence increase awareness of sexual including financial support for
in conflict violence in conflict and build the ICGBV
the capacity of the Irish NGO
sector, including continuing
to actively support the Irish
Consortium on Gender
Based Violence
Increase and improve training Defence Forces Training policy implemented
for Defence Forces personnel
who may be investigating
cases of sexual assault, to
ensure the victim receives
the required support whilst
an unbiased investigation is
carried out
Continue to work towards Department of Justice and Convention ratified
ratification by Ireland of the Equality (DJE) (Cosc)
Council of Europe Convention
on preventing and combating
violence against women and
domestic violence (Istanbul
Convention)
Develop a National Strategy DJE Strategy reflects principles
on Sexual and Gender of Women, Peace and
Based Violence Security, including prevention,
protection and participation
where appropriate
3b) Work to protect women Ensure the protection DFAT (DCD) Increase in targeted funding
and girls in humanitarian of women and girls in provided for protection
crises, including those crises emergencies is prioritised in of women and girls in
as a result of conflict development and humanitarian emergencies
policy commitments, including
through appraisal criteria and Number of gender or protection
allocation of specific human advisers trained and/or
resource capacity and deployed to emergency and
technical expertise recovery contexts
Prioritise the fight against DJE (Anti-Human Trafficking Level of national participation
trafficking in human beings, Unit), Health Services in international policy
both domestically, cross- Executive, An Garda Síochána development
border, and as an international
policy priority Measures taken to combat
trafficking in women and
girls from conflict situations
to Ireland
Measures taken to prosecute
offenders and offer relief and
recovery to victims
In humanitarian crises DFAT (DCD) Improved access to quality
overseas, support access to services for women and girls
quality essential services, affected by conflict and fragility
reproductive healthcare,
including ante-natal care and
family planning services, access
to basic water, sanitation and
hygiene services for women
and girls affected by conflict18
PILLAR 3:
Protection From Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Other Violations
of Women’s Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, and Relief, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
3c) Support the relief, recovery Strengthen outreach to HSE, Tusla (Child and Outreach planned and
and rehabilitation of women on women and girls in Ireland Family Agency) implemented to increase
the island of Ireland affected who have been affected awareness of healthcare and
by conflict by conflict, including support services available
migrant women, diaspora among migrant women from
communities, and those conflict areas
seeking asylum, and those
who have experienced female- Ethnic equality monitoring
genital mutilation (FGM), to utilised where appropriate
ensure raised awareness and
increased utilisation of the
services available
Continue to support, through DFAT (Anglo-Irish Division) Level of financial support and
the Reconciliation Fund, impact of projects on lives of
projects that support women women and girls
who have been affected by the
conflict on the island of Ireland
Ensure that the international DJE (Asylum Policy Division) Progress towards
protection needs and rights implementation of a Single
of women affected by conflict Application Procedure
are addressed in the reform
of Ireland’s international
protection system, to include
the establishment of a Single
Application Procedure
Ensure that the Garda Racial An Garda Síochána Level of resources available
Intercultural and Diversity and evidence of effectiveness
Office and Domestic of policing practices
Violence and Sexual Assault
Investigation Unit have the
capacity to implement best
policing practices which reflect
the particular issues affecting
women who have migrated to
Ireland from conflict areasIreland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 19
Pillar 4:
Promotion of Women, Peace and Security agenda in International, Regional and National Arenas
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
4a) Support the inclusion Advocate, as a member of DFAT (Political Division) Number and quality of relevant
of the Women, Peace and the UN Human Rights Council national interventions
Security agenda where 2013-2015, for the integration
relevant in human rights of a reference to Women,
mechanisms Peace and Security resolutions
in relevant country resolutions
Advocate for the inclusion DFAT (Political Division) Number and quality of
of steps taken to implement recommendations and
the Women, Peace and references dealing with
Security resolutions including WPS, GBV and SEA in
the protection of women UPR processes
human rights defenders and
to combat GBV and SEA as
part of the Universal Periodic
Review (UPR) mechanism of
the UN Human Rights Council
Support the implementation DFAT (Political Division, Anglo- Inclusion of information on the
of CEDAW general Irish Division) implementation of CEDAW
recommendation No. 30 on general recommendation No.
women in conflict prevention, 30 in Ireland’s periodic report
conflict and post-conflict to the Committee
situations
Support given to the
implementation of the
general recommendation
in international fora as
appropriate
4b) Leverage Ireland’s role Support UN entities, in DFAT (DCD, Political Division) Prominent advocacy, political
in regional and international particular UN Women, and financial support for UN
organisations to gain directly involved in facilitating Women’s WPS programme
visibility for and increase implementation of the Women,
implementation of the Peace and Security agenda Active participation in
Women, Peace and Accountability Coherence and
Security agenda Transparency Group at the UN
Continue to advocate for an DFAT (Political Division) Action Plan on UNSCR 1325
OSCE-wide Action Plan on on agenda of OSCE
UNSCR 1325
Participate fully in the DFAT (Political Division) Evidence of quality of Irish
European Union Taskforce engagement with taskforce, by
on UNSCR 1325 in order both Member States and civil
to increase coherence and society organisations
consistency in the approaches
across the EU to Women,
Peace and Security
Advocate for the inclusion Department of Defence, DFAT Percentage of new CSDP
of gender into EU Common (Political Division) missions and operations with
Security and Defence Policy specific gender elements and/
(CSDP) operations plans and or reporting structures in place
crisis management concepts
for military and civilian
missions and operations,
including where appropriate
reporting separate and in
parallel to chain of command
As a member of the Department of Defence Level of engagement with
Partnership for Peace (PfP), PfP on Women, Peace and
advocate for the NATO Action Security
Plan on UNSCR 1325
Ensure relevant Department Department of Defence Training received by relevant
of Defence civilian staff are personnel
trained on Women, Peace and
Security20
Pillar 4:
Promotion of Women, Peace and Security agenda in International, Regional and National Arenas
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
4c) Increase lesson-sharing of Advocate for the participation DFAT (Political Division), Increase in number of
Irish experience of Women, of Irish personnel in Gender Department of Defence applications from civilian
Peace and Security Adviser roles in international experts for Gender Advisers
peace support operations positions at CSDP missions
including UN, UN-mandated
missions and CSDP missions Increase in numbers of Irish
peacekeepers serving in these
roles at UN missions as well as
EU and NATO-led missions
Promote women’s experience DFAT (CRU) Gender perspective included in
and expertise in peace-building lesson-sharing visits
in Northern Ireland/Ireland
within the international arena,
including by highlighting
women role models
4d) Build public awareness Promote the Women, Peace DFAT (DCD, Political Division) Clear evidence of advocacy
of Ireland’s commitment to and Security agenda, with and promotion activity
the Women, Peace and a particular focus on the
Security agenda empowerment of women, Monitoring of public
among young people, boys awareness using
and girls existing mechanisms
Ensure principles of Women, DFAT (Anglo-Irish Division) Evidence in public messaging
Peace and Security are through speeches, conference
reflected in public events agendas, etc.
and public messaging where
relevant, including the
DFAT annual Reconciliation
Network Forum
Work to promote the Women, DFAT (DCD, CRU, Press) Number of quality applications
Peace and Security agenda to Simon Cumbers Media Fund
both in Irish media and online, referencing Women, Peace
including where appropriate and Security.
through encouraging quality
applications to the Simon
Cumbers Media Fund,
on Women, Peace and
Security issuesIreland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 21
Monitoring and Evaluation
Commitment Actions Actor Indicator
Fully support the effective Support third-level research Defence Forces Research undertaken
monitoring and evaluation of into data collection and/or
the commitments of the NAP measuring impact of Defence
by the Monitoring Group Forces actions in the Plan
Devote increased resources DFAT (DCD, CRU) Level of financial support
to evidence–based research
relating to gender equality Availability and communication
of research
Gather baseline data via the Defence Forces, An Garda Data available for comparative
implementation of pre- and Síochána, DFAT analysis and mid- and end-
post- deployment surveys for stage reports
relevant civilian and military
staff and incorporate impact Qualitative data regarding
statements on Women, Peace perceptions, opinions and
and Security issues in post impact of training on trainees
deployment surveys available
Promote and support the DFAT (CRU) Documents circulated
circulation of short summary
documents of the NAP and
any progress reports within
government bodies, the
Houses of the Oireachtas,
and the media.
Facilitate a meeting of the DFAT (CRU) Feedback from NI women’s
Monitoring Group in groups
Northern Ireland
Allocate a dedicated budget DFAT (CRU) Budget available
to NAP related activities in
the areas of monitoring and Increase in availability of data
data collection
Develop an online resource DFAT (CRU) Online resource in use
for the dissemination of
material on Women, Peace
and Security
Work through the relevant DFAT, DJE Monitoring Group presenting
Joint Committees to raise regularly to the relevant Joint
awareness of Women, Peace Oireachtas Committees to
and Security issues including raise awareness of Women,
lesson-sharing opportunities Peace and Security11
13 The relevant Joint Oireachtas Committees are i) the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, ii) the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and
Equality and iii) the Joint Committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.22
Annex II: Members of Consultative Group
Independent Chair
Colm Byrne Oxfam Ireland
Government Departments/Statutory Bodies
Brendan Ward Director, Conflict Resolution Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
David Byrne Department of Defence
Nicola Donnelly Cosc (National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence),
Department of Justice and Equality
Comdt Jayne Lawlor Defence Forces
Caitlín Higgins Ní Chinneide Anglo-Irish Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Niall Morris Development Co-operation Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Diane Nurse Social Inclusion Unit, Health Services Executive
Supt Louise Synnott An Garda Síochána (National Police Service)
Civil Society
Deirdre Campbell Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence
Egide Dhala Wezesha (African Diaspora Empowering Women and Children in Africa)
Salome Mbugua AkiDwa (National Network of Migrant Women Living in Ireland)
Irene Miskimmon Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform
Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair Trócaire (Overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland)
John Roche Irish Red Cross
Academics/Independent Experts
Dr Melanie Hoewer University College Dublin
Dr Catherine O‘Rourke University of Ulster
Marianne O’Shea National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Secretariat - Conflict Resolution Unit
Helena Keleher Deputy Director
Ciara Gilvarry Desk Officer
Rory Beatty Desk Officer
Colin Davy Clerical OfficerIreland’s second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015–2018 23 Notes
24 Notes
Conflict Resolution Unit Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 80 St Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 t: +353 1 408 2000 www.dfa.ie
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