Development cooperation ,03.11.2015

1325 - "Women, Peace and Security" implementation; planning

Description

Finland issued its first National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in 2008. The Action Plan has been an important instrument in efforts to increase interest in the status of women and in women’s participation in issues related to peace and security, both nationally and internationally. In order to intensify the implementation of the Resolution, Finland has prepared a new results-oriented Action Plan for the period 2012–2016.. The Action Programme aims to strengthen the Finnish know-how and the status of the 1325 issues in 2012-2016. To improve the quality of Finland’s work in terms of Women, peace and security agenda (UNSC resolution 13259. The funds are used for productive preparation of the 1325 work, evaluation and monitoring with the help of Ministry's own staff and outside consultants. In addition, the funds are used in a variety of small-scale studies and seminars, as well as the 1325 work-related travel expenses.

Funding decision  03.11.2015

46 000 €

Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee

  • Gender equality
  • Participatory development/Good governance

Field of activity

  • Administrative costs 100%

Special target group

  • women
  • girls

Funding channel

Suomen julkinen sektori

Contact

pol-50

Code for the object of funding

89892678

ID

UHA2015-024502

Modified

23.11.2015