Plateau state has developed the second stage of the National action plan for the UN’s Security Council Resolution UNSCR 1325 for the inclusion of women in Nation’s development, conflict management and entrenchment of sustainable peace.

The press briefing to commemorate the 17 anniversary of the UNSCR 1325 took place at Crest hotel in Jos.

Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Rufina Gurumyen represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Mrs Hassana Ayeka, The Commissioner explained that Nigeria binging a member of the UN and key player in peace and security development, stated that Plateau is the first State to developed the National Action plan in 2013, Gurumyen also enumerated the successes recorded under the action plan to include; the passage of the gender and equal opportunity law, existence of child’s right act law, establishment of the Plateau State building agency and the establishment of women peace and security network among others.

On her part, Plateau State gender technical adviser of the UNSCR 1325 said it is a mandate of the Federal and State Government to support the inclusion of women in Nation’s development

The second Plateau State action plan with be launch tentatively 14th November 2018

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UN Women: Plateau state to launch the second stage of her State Action Plan