Malaysia National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2025-2030
Publication Date: September 9, 2025
Total Pages: 46
Organization: Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development; Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Home Affairs
Languages: English
Country/Region: Malaysia
Topic Area: Gender Mainstreaming, Gender equality and women’s empowerment, Peace and security, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Governance, National planning
Year: 2025
Resource Type: Action Plan
Abstract
The first NAP WPS 2025–2030 marks Malaysia’s first comprehensive policy framework dedicated to advancing the WPS agenda in alignment with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions. Developed through extensive multi-stakeholder consultations, the Plan provides ministries, agencies and relevant stakeholders with clear guidance to protect and empower women and girls, ensuring their meaningful participation in peace and security processes.
The NAP WPS recognises that sustainable peace requires gender equality and inclusive decision-making. While Malaysia remains largely peaceful, threats such as climate change, pandemics, cyber insecurity, trafficking in persons, violent extremism and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) pose significant risks to national stability. This NAP WPS addresses both traditional and non-traditional security challenges, positioning women as agents of prevention, protection and recovery.
