White House releases 2023 women and security plan

The White House has announced the 2023 Women, Peace and Security Strategy (WPS) and National Action Plan. The plan has been updated to include geopolitical changes, a rise in climate-related crises and advancements in technology.

The WPS agenda is to promote the safety and security of women and girls. WPS is also a core priority in the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, which enshrines the advancement of gender equity and equality as a strategic imperative across U.S. domestic and foreign policy. 

The plan is designed to increase accountability for conflict-related sexual violence, invest in the gender advisory workforce and address gender inequality as a form of political instability.