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    Short, timely analysis and recommendations for policymakers. These are concise, issue-specific documents aimed at influencing immediate policy decisions.

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  • Research & Reports

    In-depth studies, evidence and analysis on Women, Peace and Security. These are longer, research-driven publications, baseline studies, evaluations, thematic analyses, etc.

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  • Shadow Reports

    Independent civil society assessments of UK Government WPS commitments. This category covers GAPS’ and partners’ annual parliamentary shadow reports.

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    Network statements, consultation responses and parliamentary evidence.This includes formal statements, open letters, select committee submissions, and responses to government or multilateral calls for evidence.

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  • Campaigns

    GAPS works to advance gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda through campaigns and advocacy in the UK and internationally. We work with partners to influence policy, raise awareness, and promote the meaningful participation and consideration of women and girls within all their diversity in peace and security. 

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Resources Archive.

AUTHOR: GAPS INGO Network Members, THEME: Shadow Reports, AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, THEME: UK Policy, REGION: UK, CONTENT TYPE: Report, YEAR: 2024 Eva Tabbasam AUTHOR: GAPS INGO Network Members, THEME: Shadow Reports, AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, THEME: UK Policy, REGION: UK, CONTENT TYPE: Report, YEAR: 2024 Eva Tabbasam

Assessing UK Government Action on Women, Peace and Security in 2024

In this Shadow Report Assessing UK Government Action of Women Peace and Security in 2024, GAPS assesses the UK Government’s implementation of its fifth National Action Plan (NAP) on…

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AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, AUTHOR: GAPS INGO Network Members, THEME: Shadow Reports, REGION: UK, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, THEME: UK Policy, REGION: Africa, REGION: Europe, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: MENA, CONTENT TYPE: Case Study, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Ukraine, COUNTRY: Palestine, COUNTRY: Sudan, COUNTRY: Afghanistan, COUNTRY: Democratic Republic of the Congo Eva Tabbasam AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, AUTHOR: GAPS INGO Network Members, THEME: Shadow Reports, REGION: UK, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, THEME: UK Policy, REGION: Africa, REGION: Europe, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: MENA, CONTENT TYPE: Case Study, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Ukraine, COUNTRY: Palestine, COUNTRY: Sudan, COUNTRY: Afghanistan, COUNTRY: Democratic Republic of the Congo Eva Tabbasam

Case Studies: Assessing UK Government Action on Women, Peace, and Security 2024

This set of Case Studies - Assessing UK Government Action on Women Peace and Security in 2024 complements GAPS’ 2024 Shadow Report by grounding its analysis in the lived experiences of women and girls in conflict-affected contexts. Focusing on Ukraine, the…

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REGION: South America, REGION: UK, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: Europe, REGION: MENA, YEAR: 2025, COUNTRY: Iraq Eva Tabbasam REGION: South America, REGION: UK, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: Europe, REGION: MENA, YEAR: 2025, COUNTRY: Iraq Eva Tabbasam

Together, across difference: recommendations for supporting transnational movements from women peacebuilders in Northern Ireland, Colombia and Iraq

Women’s movements are critical in driving transformative change and preventing conflict. They are made up of frontline defenders; experts of their communities; prevention actors; and deliver critical services at times of crisis and conflict. Recent cuts in funding globally are…

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THEME: Leap4Peace, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: Africa, REGION: Asia, REGION: South America, THEME: Funding & Resourcing WROs, THEME: Global WPS Policy, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: The Netherlands Eva Tabbasam THEME: Leap4Peace, CONTENT TYPE: Report, REGION: Africa, REGION: Asia, REGION: South America, THEME: Funding & Resourcing WROs, THEME: Global WPS Policy, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: The Netherlands Eva Tabbasam

LEAP4PEACE Consortium Paper Series Launch

Women’s participation in peacebuilding is a crucial step in furthering gender equality, achieving women’s rights and reflecting the needs and perspectives of women directly impacted by the conflict- which are often ignored. But how can we ensure the participation, protection…

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THEME: Shadow Reports, REGION: UK, THEME: UK Policy, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, CONTENT TYPE: Report, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Afghanistan, COUNTRY: Ukraine, COUNTRY: Sudan, COUNTRY: Palestine, COUNTRY: Uganda Eva Tabbasam THEME: Shadow Reports, REGION: UK, THEME: UK Policy, THEME: UK WPS National Action Plan, CONTENT TYPE: Report, YEAR: 2024, COUNTRY: Afghanistan, COUNTRY: Ukraine, COUNTRY: Sudan, COUNTRY: Palestine, COUNTRY: Uganda Eva Tabbasam

Assessing UK Government Action on Women, Peace and Security in 2023

Read our report: Assessing UK Government Action on Women, Peace and Security in 2023.   One year on from the launch, GAPS analyses the UK Government’s implementation of the fifth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security (WPS) undertaken…

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CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Leap4Peace, AUTHOR: GAPS, YEAR: 2022, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Uganda, COUNTRY: The Netherlands Eva Tabbasam CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Leap4Peace, AUTHOR: GAPS, YEAR: 2022, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Uganda, COUNTRY: The Netherlands Eva Tabbasam

Women, Peace and Security: Pillars for Peace Summary Report

Following the UN Security Council’s 2022 Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, GAPS, as part of LEAP4Peace Consortium, has published a summary report titled Pillars for Peace. This summary report follows a report of the same title that was…

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CONTENT TYPE: Report, AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, REGION: MENA, COUNTRY: Iraq, YEAR: 2022 Eva Tabbasam CONTENT TYPE: Report, AUTHOR: GAPS, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, REGION: MENA, COUNTRY: Iraq, YEAR: 2022 Eva Tabbasam

Listening to Women's Rights Organisations: The UK's Gender and Women Peace and Security Practice in Iraq

This joint policy report written by Dr Zeynep Kaya at the University of Sheffield, Dr Ilham Makki, and Gender Action for Peace and Security will be officially launched in Parliament on 10th October 2022 at an event of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security. The report follows fieldwork in Iraq with Women Human Rights Defenders and Women’s rights Organisations, and an evidence-driven conversation at a workshop in Amman, Jordan in June 2022.

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CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Leap4Peace, YEAR: 2022, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Uganda Eva Tabbasam CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Leap4Peace, YEAR: 2022, COUNTRY: Burundi, COUNTRY: Myanmar, COUNTRY: Uganda Eva Tabbasam

LEAP4PEACE Consortium Paper Launch - Women, Peace and Security: Pillars for Peace

The Women, Peace and Security: Pillars for Peace paper has been published as part of The LEAP4Peace Consortium, a five-year project run by a consortium consisting of the Burundi Leadership Training Program (BLTP), the Gender Equality Network Myanmar (GEN), Gender…

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CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Climate & Environment, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, YEAR: 2021 Eva Tabbasam CONTENT TYPE: Report, THEME: Climate & Environment, AUTHOR: GAPS CSOs & WROs Network, YEAR: 2021 Eva Tabbasam

Policy Brief - Defending the Future: Gender, Conflict and Environmental Peace

As we mark the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, GAPS, the Women's International Peace Centre and the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security have published a policy brief titled Defending the Future: Gender, Conflict…

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