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<p>The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda is an important component of the UK's
work to promote human rights and support sustainable peace processes. In 2020 we celebrate
the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. This Government will
mark the anniversary by calling for renewed commitment by the international community
to implement all of the WPS UN Security Council resolutions. Our priorities for the
anniversary are to promote women's meaningful inclusion in peace processes and increase
support and protection for women resolving conflict, countering violent extremism
and building peace at the grassroots level. The cross-government National Action Plan
on WPS 2018-2022 outlines our WPS strategy. We continue to prioritise preventive diplomacy
and mediation through the UN and push for greater collaboration on peacebuilding amongst
international organisations. The evidence is also clear that women's meaningful participation
in conflict prevention through to conflict resolution is key to securing sustainable
peace. We also continue to drive more concerted, coordinated and scaled-up global
action across the international system to prevent gender-based violence in conflict
settings.</p><p>The Integrated Review and the creation of the Foreign, Commonwealth
and Development Office (FCDO) are evidence of the Prime Minister's commitment to a
unified British foreign policy that will maximise our influence around the world,
ensuring the UK is a force for good in the world. When the Prime Minister launched
the Integrated Review, he was clear that it will set out the way in which the UK will
be a problem-solving and burden-sharing nation. Our aim continues to be for an ambitious
and bold Integrated Review that is guided by the UK's foreign policy, national security
and development objectives. Gender equality and women's rights will remain a core
part of the Government's mission and it is at the heart of the new FCDO.</p>
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