Second national action plan on Women, Peace and Security was published in 2015. Particular priority is attached to the prevention of and response to gender-based violence including institutional violence, which undermines the health, well-being and livelihoods of millions of women around the world.

Ireland's National Action Plan aims to:
(1) Strengthen women's leadership and participation in decision-making in conflict and post-conflict situations
(2) Ensure that a gender perspective is incorporated into Ireland's engagement in overseas humanitarian and development aid, peace-keeping, governance, post-conflict activities and interventions
(3) Bolster Ireland's ongoing work on protection from and prevention of gender-based violence
(4) Leverage Ireland's participation in global and regional fora to champion the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security resolutions

Statement by the Government of Ireland, Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (27 September 2015)

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