In October 2020, the Peace Track Initiative published a comprehensive analysis of Yemen’s National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), marking a critical milestone in the country’s efforts to advance gender equality amid conflict. Developed by the Yemeni government with limited civil society input, the NAP represents a formal commitment to UNSC Resolution 1325 but falls short of addressing the urgent and intersectional needs of Yemeni women.
This document traces the NAP’s evolution—from its roots in the 2016 National Agenda for WPS, led by Yemeni women leaders, to its approval in 2019—while highlighting glaring gaps: inadequate gender analysis, exclusion of civil society voices, and a lack of concrete implementation strategies. The report also showcases how women-led organizations have tirelessly filled these gaps through grassroots peacebuilding, humanitarian mediation, and advocacy, despite systemic exclusion.
With actionable recommendations for the Yemeni government, donors, and international partners, this analysis serves as a roadmap to strengthen the NAP, ensuring it reflects the realities of Yemeni women and aligns with global frameworks like CEDAW and the Beijing Platform.
