Reports on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Philippines

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation and PLCPD (Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development)

September 29, 2025

The Peacebuilding Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation promotes the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as one of its core pillars. In collaboration with PLCPD (Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development), we have produced three reports aimed at deepening the understanding of the WPS agenda and its implementation in the Philippines.

These reports aim to serve as valuable resources for policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders engaged in peacebuilding and gender equality.

1. Talkpoint – Fact Sheet on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Philippines

This fact sheet provides a concise overview of the WPS agenda in the Philippines. Based on UN Security Council Resolution 1325, it outlines the current status and challenges of policies built around the four pillars of WPS: Participation, Protection, Prevention, and Relief and Recovery.

2. Primer – Ensuring Inclusive, Just, and Lasting Peace through the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

This primer explains the historical background and international framework of the WPS agenda, as well as the details of the Philippine National Action Plan (NAPWPS) and the Bangsamoro Regional Action Plan (RAPWPS). It also discusses key challenges in implementation. This resource is particularly useful for policymakers and researchers.

3. The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Philippines – An Overview of the Policy Landscape

This policy mapping report provides a comprehensive analysis of WPS-related policies in the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It covers relevant legislation, implementation status, challenges, and policy recommendations. This report is especially recommended for those involved in policy development.

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation remains committed to advancing the WPS agenda in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

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The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Philippines - An Overview of the Policy Landscape

I. Introduction
Overview of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
　 Relevance of the WPS Agenda in the Philippine Context
Objectives of the Report
Scope and Limitations
　Methodology

II. Policy Landscape on WPS in the Philippines
NAPWPS
　 Key Laws and Policies Supporting the WPS Agenda in the Philippines
　 Assessing the Policy Environment for WPS in the Philippines

III. Policy Landscape on WPS in BARMM
RAPWPS
Key Laws, Policies, and Programs Supporting the WPS Agenda in BARMM
Assessing the Policy Environment for WPS in BARMM

IV. Challenges and Gaps
Prevention
Participation
Protection
Relief and Recovery
Cross-Cutting Challenges

V. Recommendations
Strengthening Prevention Strategies
Enhancing Women's Participation
Improving Protection Mechanisms
Ensuring Gender-Responsive Relief and Recovery
Cross-Cutting Recommendations

VI. Conclusion

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Reports on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Philippines

The Peacebuilding Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation promotes the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as one of its core pillars. In collaboration with PLCPD (Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development), we have produced three reports aimed at deepening the understanding of the WPS agenda and its implementation in the Philippines. These reports aim to serve as valuable resources for policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders engaged in peacebuilding and gender equality.

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Reports on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Philippines

1. Talkpoint – Fact Sheet on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Philippines

2. Primer – Ensuring Inclusive, Just, and Lasting Peace through the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

3. The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Philippines – An Overview of the Policy Landscape

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