Participation reaches beyond government
UN Women later reported that 15 government institutions and 14 civil-society organisations took part in the process. Women with disabilities and rural women contributed alongside traditional and faith-based groups. The plan covers 2024–2028 and addresses participation, prevention, protection and peacebuilding. The Interior Ministry led the work with other ministries and UN Women’s technical support. [1]
A role in peace and disaster response
At the February launch, Interior Minister Francisco da Costa Guterres called for women’s “full, meaningful and equal participation and leadership”. The government linked that aim with community conflict resolution, humanitarian and disaster response, and decision-making in the security and justice sectors. [2]
Turning the plan into monitored work
The plan also addresses emerging risks such as climate-related disasters, cyber security and human trafficking. UN Women reported that an August 2024 workshop supported work on monitoring indicators, data collection and institutional responsibilities. These tasks connected the plan’s commitments with a framework for following implementation across institutions. [2]