Signing of the Partnership Agreement to Advance the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Timor-Leste
The Minister of Interior, Francisco da Costa Guterres, signed a Partnership Agreement with UN Women, with the aim of advancing Women, Peace and Security agenda in Timor-Leste. This agreement, signed on July 23rd, 2024, marks a significant step in the effective implementation of the National Action Plan 1325 (NAP 1325) for 2024-2028, which was officially approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this year. 
During the signing ceremony, the Minister of Interior highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying that strengthening the partnership between the Ministry of the Interior and UN Women is fundamental to the successful implementation of the National Action Plan 1325. This agreement reflects the Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that women play a central role in efforts to build peace and security in Timor-Leste. Together, we are building a safer and more equitable society. 
The partnership aims to strengthen the capacities of the National Action Plan 1325 structure for effective implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, provide technical support to involve young people and local communities in non-violent conflict prevention and social cohesion, with a particular focus on women, and promote women's participation and leadership in conflict prevention and resolution, with the strengthening of community-based and gender-sensitive peacebuilding processes.
UN Women's Head of Office in Timor-Leste, Nishtha Satyam, also expressed her enthusiasm for the agreement, stating that this partnership represents a major step forward in our collective efforts with the Ministry of Interior to promote gender equality and peace in Timor-Leste.
