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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 9d

We encourage you to explore, share within your networks, and join the collective efforts using #ReclaimWPS25+

@sihanetwork.bsky.social @saferworld.bsky.social @paxforpeace.nl @womenforwomen.bsky.social @genderplatform.bsky.social

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 9d

📍 All information can be found on the GAPS website: gaps-uk.org/call-to-acti...

🗓️A full overview and a list of upcoming events can be found here: wo-men.nl/en/wps-25-ev...

Call to Action: Reclaiming the WPS Agenda at 25 - GAPS UK

October 2025 marks 25 years since the signing of the landmark United Nations Resolution 1325. This milestone should have been a moment of reflection, recommitment and collective mobilisation to advanc...

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 9d

Over the past months, conversations and collective planning have taken place to shape these convening’s, which will be hosted in different parts of the world this Autumn. They will provide an important space for dialogue and mobilisation at a time of shrinking civic space and rollbacks on progress.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 9d

In response, the WPS community is mobilising collectively to host regional convening’s that create space for individuals and organisations that have made the WPS agenda what it is today to continue advancing their efforts.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Call to Action: Reclaiming the WPS Agenda at 25 #ReclaimWPS25+

This year is the 25th anniversary of the WPS agenda, a key moment for reflection and recommitment. At the same time, this year's WPS Week in New York has become increasingly inaccessible for many.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 28d

We are grateful for The Duchess of Edinburgh's ongoing leadership and support of the WPS agenda at this critical time @amnestyuk.bsky.social @careintuk.bsky.social @womenforwomen.bsky.social @saferworld.bsky.social @womankindworldwide.bsky.social

Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 28d

Since 2019, The Duchess of Edinburgh has been publicly committed to WPS and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). This includes support to promote and protect women peacebuilders, mediators and activists, and support for all survivors of CRSV, including children born of CRSV.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 28d

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325, this timely meeting was a space for UK-based NGOs to discuss progress made, ongoing challenges and what needs done to progress the WPS agenda forward over the next 25 years

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 28d

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) was delighted to bring together UK civil society leaders with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh for an engaging discussion on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Sep 2

↪️To support women and girls in Gaza, the UK must act to stop genocide, end all arms sales to Israel and use its diplomatic levers to demand a lasting ceasefire agreement (4/4).

Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Sep 2

↪️UN Women reported in May 2025 that over 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since October 2023. While the UK provides humanitarian support, it also continues to supply arms to Israel (3/4)

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Sep 2

↪️But this support will not meet come close to meeting needs on the ground or addressing the violence that jeopardises women and girl's safety daily (2/4)

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Sep 2

🧵The announcement of £15m in aid for Gaza and £3m in support for women and girls is welcome and follows longstanding calls for specific funding for women and girls (1/4)

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UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza

UK announces new life-saving support for pregnant women and new mothers, and menstrual hygiene kits for thousands of women and girls.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Aug 14

The UK is the Penholder for WPS at the UN. In the face of a global rollback on women’s rights and increasing gender backlash, the UK must show leadership and stand firm in its commitments to gender equality.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Aug 14

⤵️ Aid cuts will have a significant impact on women and gender equality. Without this target, women’s rights organisations will risk losing crucial support.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Aug 14

🧵Disappointing news for UK action on gender equality and the WPS agenda. The Government’s target was meant to ensure that 80% of aid spending included gender equality as a component. Losing this would be a significant step backwards.

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UK may scrap pledge to spend 80% of foreign aid on gender equality projects

Exclusive: Critics warn move could worsen impact of Donald Trump’s rollback of funding for diversity and aid projects abroad

www.theguardian.com

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Jun 18

In this piece for @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social, we explore why sidelining WPS and human security is not just disappointing, but a serious missed opportunity- one that risks undermining the UK’s leadership role on the global stage and its ability to respond to the challenges of our time. 👇🏽

Rethinking Security @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚨New Blog post:

The SDR is sub-titled ‘Making Britain Safer’, so where is human security?

Eva Tabbasam of @gaps-network.bsky.social argues for the urgent recentring of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in UK defence and security strategies.

rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/06/12/e...

Erased from Security: Why the 2025 SDR fails the Women, Peace and Security agenda

The Strategic Defence Review is sub-titled ‘Making Britain Safer’, so where is human security? Eva Tabbasam argues for the urgent recentring of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in UK defence an…

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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · May 13

How can the UK Government provide innovative and genuine leadership on issues of #gender justice to advance the #Women, #Peace and Security agenda? Listen to Saferworld's Lewis Brooks and Shelagh Daley on the Mind the GAPS podcast from @gaps-network.bsky.social.

The 25th anniversary: WPS as hope and action

Mind the GAPS · Episode

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Rethinking Security @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚨New Blog post:

The SDR is sub-titled ‘Making Britain Safer’, so where is human security?

Eva Tabbasam of @gaps-network.bsky.social argues for the urgent recentring of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in UK defence and security strategies.

rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/06/12/e...

Erased from Security: Why the 2025 SDR fails the Women, Peace and Security agenda

The Strategic Defence Review is sub-titled ‘Making Britain Safer’, so where is human security? Eva Tabbasam argues for the urgent recentring of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in UK defence an…

rethinkingsecurity.org.uk

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United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · May 22

The UK's rollback on gender equality in aid spending in unacceptable. We're proud to join @gaps-network.bsky.social in calling for urgent action to protect women and girls globally.

Read and share the joint statement here⬇️

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Apr 4

The best time of the month- GAPS's newsletter is out!

Our March edition reflects on WPS issues spanning Sudan, Myanmar and beyond. Find job opportunities and GAPS recommended reads.

Read here: gaps-uk.org/gaps-newslet...

GAPS Newsletter: March 2025 - GAPS UK

Welcome to the GAPS March Wrap-Up Friday’s devastating earthquakes in Myanmar not only caused mass casualties and widespread destruction, they also deepened long-standing gender inequalities – leaving...

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Mar 28

International movements of women peacebuilders are critical in achieving sustainable peace & resisting the anti-gender movement

Together with NIWEP we brought diverse peacebuilders together to outline how to support these movements, especially now
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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Mar 25

In the face of multi-layered risk, what are the necessary conditions for Libyan women to participate safely in #peace & #security without reprisals?

📻Learn from our guests, Catherine Turner and Noura El Jerbi, on Mind the GAPS: open.spotify.com/episode/16V2...

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Mar 18

Israel's atrocities last night were its final step in terminating the ceasefire. This comes after @UN Commission of Inquiry found systematic sexual violence against Palestinians amounting to genocidal acts. The UK must finally hold Israel accountable.

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · Mar 17

The next episode of Mind the GAPS is out!

As the disaster in Derna showed, women are at the forefront of climate emergency response. Libyan women must be supported to #participate in all reconstruction efforts.

Listen to our guests here: 📻👇https://open.spotify.com/episode/16V2aO6chdAzVfujMOdFSX