GAPS has written a response to the FCDO's International Development Strategy (IDS) that was released last week outlining concerns that the Government’s ‘three E’s’ of education, empowerment, and ending violence silos efforts to tackle gender inequality under a ‘women and…
On Tuesday 26th April, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security (APPG-WPS) held its annual general meeting. The meeting was chaired by Baroness Fiona Hodgson of Abinger CBE, Co-Chair of the APPG-WPS. Election of Officers Mrs Flick Drummond…
Welcome to our April wrap up. This month, the GAPS team has been finalising the Shadow Report ahead of the Government's Annual Report to Parliament where where they will present an update on their progress on Women, Peace and Security,…
Apply by May 15th 2022, GAPS Director (Open Contract). Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) is the UK’s Women, Peace and Security civil society network. It is a membership organisation of 19 multi-mandate international NGOs, peacebuilding organisations, women’s rights…
Welcome to GAPS March wrap up. As we witness the devastating developments in Ukraine, GAPS has written a response outlining priorities that the UK Government and the international community must fully consider to ensure the protection of women and girls in…
Joint APPG Event to mark International Women’s Day and in Support of Afghan Women and Girls: “Help us hold on to hope”: Addressing the Impacts of the Taliban Take-over on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan 9 March, 3pm, Rm N/Online Organisers*:…
GAPS have written a response to reports of possible UK aid cuts to key areas such as conflict prevention, climate change and global health. While we welcome the Foreign Secretary's prioritisation of women and girls, our response outlines how all…
GAPS has developed a briefing in response to the conflict in Ukraine as we witness the devastating developments and the increase of violence towards women and girls. The briefing lays out five priorities that the UK Government and the international…
Welcome to the GAPS February wrap up. In February, GAPS continued to work alongside members including holding a meeting this month to discuss upcoming priorities. GAPS also met with the various teams within the FCDO and wider Government, will be…
GAPS released a statement of solidarity with BPOC collegues at ActionAidUK on 23rd February 2022.