Rwanda National Action Plan (2018-2022) for the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions.

The Second Generation Action Plan (2018-2022) of UNSCR1325 builds upon the previous experiences of implementation of NAP of 2009-2012 which provided a comprehensive post-conflict framework to the country for women's participation in peace and security processes and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. In the coming 5-year period (2018-2022), Rwanda's WPS agenda will address five overarching pillars as informed by challenges as highlighted: (i) participation and Leadership of Women in Decision-Making; (ii) prevention of Violence against Women and Involvement in Conflict Prevention; (iii) protection from violence; (iv) equal Access to Means of Relief, Economic Recovery and Rehabilitation; and (v) women’s Promotion and Gender Mainstreaming in Rwanda’s Foreign Service and International and Regional Cooperation.
This NAP is inspired and aligned with national, regional and international instruments that Government of Rwanda has committed to ensure gender equality and women empowerment. As for equal access to means of relief, economic recovery and rehabilitation, the Plan includes consideration on the specific needs of women to be catered for during distribution of food and non-food items.
Furthermore, the Policy aims to reduce poverty with an special consideration for rural areas. Rwanda has adopted a comprehensive approach of protection that aims strengthening access to justice while promoting gender equality. This approach is a fundamental element to break the circle of poverty and ensure the protection and promotion of human rights. Under the Pillar IV (equal Access to Means of Relief, Economic Recovery and Rehabilitation) some of the objectives are to: reinforce response mechanisms and structures for women's access to socio-economic services and rights; and gender integrated programs for inclusion and participation of women in humanitarian, early recovery, relief and peace building programs are established.
Finally, the document includes strategic goals for women empowerment. Some of the targets are: to increase the influence of women in local governance institutions mechanisms; Increased participation and influence of women at strategic levels in the forces (defense, police and correctional services); strength of mechanisms for women’s participation in economic structures.