The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs in Tunisia convened a working session on Monday to discuss the preparation of sectoral plans for the second national action plan to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security. The resolution aims to promote women's participation in peace and security efforts. The national action plan, announced on October 31, 2025, seeks to support gender equality and enhance women's involvement in security, military, diplomatic, and economic sectors.
The working session, supervised by Minister of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs Asma Gabbi, focused on developing a methodology for preparing executive plans for the national action plan. The plans will be presented in their final form once completed. The session involved representatives from relevant ministries and senior officials from the ministry. They discussed the importance of sectoral plans in promoting women's rights and empowerment.
According to Minister Asma Gabbi, the sectoral plans should prioritize women's leadership, economic and social integration, and cultural participation. The plans should also focus on promoting women's entrepreneurship and investment opportunities. Gabbi emphasized the need for comprehensive and inclusive plans that target all groups, particularly vulnerable women in internal regions and areas with high population density.
The national action plan aims to prevent the effects of crises that threaten peace and security. The plans will be developed in collaboration with relevant ministries and stakeholders. The working session also discussed the importance of launching national awareness campaigns to educate women about their rights and promote their participation in public life.
The second national action plan is expected to build on the gains made by Tunisian women in leadership and economic empowerment. The plan will also focus on promoting women's participation in security and military sectors. The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs is working closely with other ministries to ensure the effective implementation of the plan.
The working session is part of the government's efforts to promote women's rights and empowerment. The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs is committed to ensuring that the sectoral plans are comprehensive and inclusive. The plans will be presented in their final form once completed.
The implementation of the national action plan is expected to enhance women's participation in peace and security efforts in Tunisia. The plan will also promote gender equality and women's empowerment in various sectors. The government has emphasized its commitment to promoting women's rights and empowerment.
Key points
- The Tunisian government is preparing sectoral plans for the second national action plan to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.
- The plans aim to promote women's participation in security, military, diplomatic, and economic sectors.
- The sectoral plans will prioritize women's leadership, economic and social integration, and cultural participation.
