Rwanda National Action Plan (2009-2012) for the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325/2000 on Women, Peace and Security.

The aim of the 1325 Resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council in October 2000 is to protect women and girls during and after armed conflicts and to fully involve women in conflict prevention, management and resolution, peace building and reconciliation. The resolution emphasizes women’s role and position in all decisions relating to peace and security. This first action plan will create an appropriate framework for the implementation of the Resolution. It settles 5 priorities: prevention of gender based violence (GBV); protection and rehabilitation of survivors’ dignity; participation and representation; women and gender promotion; and coordination, follow-up and evaluation of the activities.
The concept of security handled by the document takes into account non military aspects such as the economy, society, environment, politics and diplomacy. Therefore, it includes food security, environmental security and health security, among other elements.