The government has launched a national action plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
The resolution adopted in 2000 calls for adoption of a gender perspective in conflict management, conflict resolution and sustainable peace.
The 5 year national plan, that runs till 2020 recognizes the protection of women and girls and their participation in peace processes.
Awut Deng Acuil, the Minister of Gender and Child and Social Welfare says the plan, reflects the government’s seriousness in standing with women.
Awut said the plan would require line ministries to reflect policy and dedicate a portion of their budget to gender issues.
“Successful implementation of the plan largely depends on the availability of funding and commitments of the different ministries,” she said.
Eugene Owusu, the UN Resident Representative and Deputy Representative of Secretary General is urging full political will to implement the plan.
“This plan must be a political commitment, a strong promise and a call for action by the leaders of this country to the women and girls of this young nation that women shall never suffer disproportionately because of war,” he said.
Resolution 1325 was the first formal and legal document from the United Nations Security Council that required parties in a conflict to prevent violations of women’s rights, to support women’s participation in peace negotiations and in post-conflict reconstruction, and to protect women and girls from sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict.