Women, peace and security
International Development Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The International Development Committee is launching a new inquiry into how the UK Government is involving the needs and voices of women in its development efforts. The cross-party committee of MPs will explore the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, adopted by the United Nations, considering how this agenda is …
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12
Recommendations
11
Conclusions
1
Report
3
Oral sessions
3
Events
Activity timeline 5 events
10 Jun
2026
2026
23 Mar
2026
2026
16 Dec
2025
2025
Oral evidence
18 Nov
2025
2025
Oral evidence
14 Oct
2025
2025
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
16 Dec 2025
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Women, Peace and Security
Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP · Ministry of Defence
Chris Elmore MP · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Emily Maltman · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Stuart Mills · Ministry of Defence
18 Nov 2025
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Women, Peace and Security
Eva Tabbasam · Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS)
Professor Toni Haastrup · The University of Manchester
Reem Alsalem · United Nations
14 Oct 2025
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Women, Peace and Security
Fawzia Koofi · Afghan Parliament
Fiona Kilpatrick-Cooper · The HALO Trust
Hanin Ahmed · Emergency Response Rooms, Sudan
Stephanie Siddall · Women for Women International
The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Report - Peace under pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and … | HC 782 | 23 Mar 2026 | 23 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
1
Conclusion
Accepted
10th Report - Peace under pressure…
The future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda hangs in the balance.
The future of the Women, Peace and Security agenda hangs in the balance. The agenda is more critical than ever against the backdrop of rising conflicts, a global anti–gender movement and a reported backsliding on the rights of women and …
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Government Response
The government partially agrees, rejecting the assertion of being 'idle' and highlighting numerous ongoing efforts, including the Foreign Secretary's reaffirmation of leadership, active championing of WPS at the UN Security Council, and consistent advocacy through NATO and the OSCE.
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Recommendation
Accepted
10th Report - Peace under pressure…
Gender equality should not become a footnote in UK diplomacy.
Gender equality should not become a footnote in UK diplomacy. The UK must use its clout on the international stage to strengthen the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. This means using the tools it has at its …
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Government Response
The government 'Partially Agrees', detailing existing extensive efforts and ongoing commitments to champion the WPS agenda in multilateral forums like the UN, NATO, and OSCE, including advocating for gender-sensitive language, promoting WPS positions, and integrating WPS considerations into operational planning.
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Recommendation
Accepted
10th Report - Peace under pressure…
The UK should take a more active role in peace processes and make certain that...
The UK should take a more active role in peace processes and make certain that women can meaningfully participate. This includes working with organisations and non–governmental organisations to embed accountability for breaches of Women, Peace and Security efforts. The Government …
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Government Response
The government partially agrees, stating it already focuses on influencing others, champions women's full and safe participation in peace processes, and advocates for them in conflict prevention. It reaffirms UK leadership on WPS and its existing priorities.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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