Outcome IRQ_D_4.2

Iraqi government and stakeholders implement commitments on women, peace and security.

Iraqi Government and key stakeholders (including non-ministerial entities) developed and are now able to use 8 sectoral plans at federal level and 1 plan at regional level in Kurdistan to strengthen the implementation of the UNSCR1325 NAPII at the national and local (governorate) level. The plans – which include clear outcomes, activities, baselines, indicators and targets– ensure the clear definition of roles and responsibilities of line ministries and non-ministerial entities with regards to NAP II pillars and expected results. As such, the plans strongly contribute to enhance coordination, transparency and accountability of all stakeholders for the implementation and monitoring of the Plan and specifically with regards to the protection and promotion of women and girls’ rights and their effective participation in peacebuilding and security sectors with a view of enhancing protection, social protection, social cohesion and peaceful societies. UN Women provided technical and coordination support during the planning process.

Iraqi government and stakeholders implement commitments on women, peace and security.

UN Women leveraged on essential strategic partnerships, specifically national institutions and governmental entities to ensure buy in and ownership at the national level on UNSCR 1325 National Action Plan. UN women provided technical support for governmental institutions on the local and federal level to ensure that the implementation of the NAPII is being advanced through ministries and local governments.

Iraqi government and stakeholders implement commitments on women, peace and security.

The Iraqi government and stakeholders advanced Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) commitments through the INAP II framework, including an M&E platform and multi-stakeholder dialogues in Baghdad and KRI to localize UNSCR 1325. The National Women’s Peace Mediators Network engaged 150 women in peacebuilding, while seven institutions, including the HCWD and NDIW, were strengthened to integrate women into leadership and decision-making roles, reflecting progress in WPS implementation