Background
On 17 March 2026, Her Excellency Kuong Sorita, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Chair of the ASEAN Advisory Group on Women, Peace and Security, led an ASEAN-level meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was organised under the themes “The Visibility and Knowledge-Sharing Event on Advancing Women, Peace and Security in ASEAN” and “Planning and Priority-Setting Workshop on the Implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security (ASEAN RPA on WPS).”
The meeting formed part of regional efforts to advance the ASEAN agenda on women, peace and security and to support implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security (ASEAN RPA-WPS).
Scope of Application
The discussions focused on the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security across the ASEAN region. The scope covered activities and initiatives at regional, national and community levels that contribute to the women, peace and security agenda within ASEAN member states.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting aimed to consolidate, disseminate and strategically use evidence, lessons learned and good practices arising from the implementation of the ASEAN RPA-WPS. Participants discussed how existing experiences could inform ongoing and future actions to ensure sustainable implementation of the regional plan.
The discussions highlighted that the women, peace and security agenda in ASEAN is progressing not only at the policy level but also in concrete implementation. Actions and initiatives have been developed at the national level and through community-level initiatives, contributing to more inclusive and sustainable approaches to peace and security in the region.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While the meeting did not introduce new binding regulations, it reflects ASEAN’s continued emphasis on the women, peace and security agenda and on inclusive, sustainable approaches to peace and security. Stakeholders engaged in regional cooperation, social development programming, or projects related to peacebuilding and community resilience in ASEAN may need to align with emerging practices and priorities under the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security.
Official Source
The information is based on an official announcement from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
