The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), convened Pakistan\u2019s first-ever National Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Islamabad. The event marked 25 years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and coincided with Pakistan\u2019s tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2025\u20132026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dialogue brought together representatives from government, parliament, civil society, academia, youth, and international partners to build national consensus on advancing women\u2019s leadership in peacebuilding, governance, and crisis response. Participants explored lessons from other countries\u2019 WPS National Action Plans to inform a roadmap tailored to Pakistan\u2019s context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his remarks, Mr. Jawad Ahmad Dogar, National Coordinator NACTA, reaffirmed the Government\u2019s resolve to integrate gender perspectives across national peace and security frameworks. Mr. Mohamed Yahya, UN Resident Coordinator, emphasized that \u201cthe road to sustainable peace is paved by women\u2019s leadership.\u201d Ambassador Ina Lepel of Germany highlighted that empowering women as peacebuilders is essential for lasting peace, while Ms. Ume Laila Azhar, Chairperson NCSW, stressed that inclusivity enhances institutional resilience and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over two days, six thematic sessions outlined Pakistan\u2019s pathway toward an inclusive WPS agenda \u2014 focusing on gender-responsive governance, justice, peacebuilding, and the role of youth in promoting climate resilience and countering online radicalization. Experts from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Jordan shared valuable regional insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a video message, Ambassador Takahashi Katsuhiko of Japan called for deeper collaboration to translate WPS commitments into concrete national and global actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concluding the Dialogue, Mr. Jamshed M. Kazi, UN Women Country Representative, described the event as a \u201cturning point\u201d for advancing gender equality in peace and security. Mr. Muhammad Dawood Barreach, Special Secretary, Ministry of Interior, reaffirmed that Pakistan\u2019s peace and stability are inseparable from gender equality and women\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anchored in Pakistan\u2019s National Security Policy (2022\u20132026) and the principles of UNSCR 1325, the Dialogue reaffirmed a shared national commitment to strengthen women\u2019s participation, protection, and leadership in building an inclusive and lasting peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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