Building Inclusive Security: Localizing NAP 1325 Across Ukraine

About this project

Due to the war, Ukrainian women face loss, displacement, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), environmental risks and mental health issues, among other challenges. Many do not have access to the necessary services and support, and face barriers to participate in decision-making and recovery efforts. Ukraine's new National Action Plan on UNSC Resolution 1325 (NAP 1325) on Women, Peace and Security (2026-2030) aims to advance women’s participation in the security and defense sectors and in recovery processes, and to protect them from sexual and gender-based violence. This 30-month project will help translate Ukraine’s NAP 1325 from policy into practice at the local level: in regions and communities. The project will support regional 1325 coalitions and 2-3 pilot communities per region to run gender-sensitive safety audits, adopt local 1325 action plans, and implement inclusive recovery measures. The project takes a holistic and ecological approach to community safety, addressing social cohesion, protection from violence, and environmental risks caused by the war. In the security and defence sector, the project will develop practical methods, train gender advisers, and fund joint projects between civil society organizations and institutions to make 1325 part of daily practice. Concrete priorities will be determined by local stakeholders based on the needs. The results will include: - Active involvement of women, youth and vulnerable groups in recovery processes, planning an…

Published by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands · Government

Countries

Ukraine

Sectors

Women's rights organisations and movements, and government institutions

Focus

Gender equality · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Implemented by

UKRAINIAN WOMEN'S FUND

Accountable

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Passes funds through

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

Published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-7-PPR-250001760.

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