Namibia is preparing to review its first Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan to develop a stronger second one.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during the annual Women, Peace and Security Ministerial Focal Points Network session at the UN headquarters, co-chaired by Japan and Norway.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah informed the session that the first plan included issues of disaster risk management, climate change, and cybersecurity.
However, community-led solutions and greater participation from the private sector, alongside government and civil society, could be considered in the future.
"Namibia also plans to undertake a comprehensive stakeholder mapping exercise covering all regions of the country, ensuring inclusive participation from government, civil society, traditional authorities, youth, and community leaders. This will ensure that the NAP reflects the realities and priorities of all Namibians."
Launched in 2016, the Women, Peace and Security Ministerial Focal Points Network session assists UN member states and regional organisations to strengthen the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325.
The resolution calls for women's participation in peace and security efforts.
"At the time when we initiated Resolution 1325 in the Security Council, we never imagined that it would create a wide-ranging global agenda, such as the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda." The magnitude at which this resolution has grown is a testament to its relevance and our collective commitment to ensuring international peace and security," said Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah.
This year marks the silver anniversary of the resolution, with commemorations set to take place in Windhoek and New York, in partnership with the AU Commission and the SADC Secretariat.
Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that Namibia, through the Windhoek-based International Women's Peace Centre, will continue working to ensure that the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda has a tangible impact on the lives of women, especially those in conflict situations.