UN Resolution 1325: key work areas and future implementation plans discussed in Lutsk
In Lutsk, representatives of the government, civil society, and security structures discussed how UN Security Council Resolution 1325 “Women, Peace, Security” is being implemented in the Volyn oblast. During the roundtable discussion “1325 Strengthens the Country,” participants summarized the progress of the Resolution’s implementation, outlined new regional priorities, and discussed the updated National Action Plan for 2026–2030.
On October 30, 2025, the roundtable “1325 Strengthens the Country” was held at the Volyn Regional Military Administration. The event was dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 “Women, Peace, Security.”
The main goal of the meeting was to discuss ways to strengthen women’s participation in security, defense, recovery, and violence prevention efforts.
Adopted in 2000, Resolution 1325 was the first international document to recognize that wars and conflicts affect men and women differently and that the equal participation of both in decision-making processes leads to more effective peacebuilding. The document is based on three main principles: equal access for women and men to decision-making in security matters; protection of civilians (especially women and children) during armed conflicts; and inclusive reconstruction that takes into account the needs of all population groups.
Ukraine is among the countries actively implementing Resolution 1325. Since 2016, National Action Plans have been in place to ensure equal rights and opportunities in the fields of security and defense. Work is currently underway on a new National Action Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at integrating gender perspectives into security policy, ensuring equal participation of women and men in decision-making, supporting post-war recovery, and combating gender-based violence.
The “Volyn 1325” coalition plays a key role in implementing the Resolution’s principles at the regional level. The coalition includes 40 members: representatives of civil society organizations, government bodies, local authorities, and the security and defense sectors.
The coalition’s main areas of activity include:
— Women in the security and defense sector;
— Creating a safe environment and promoting inclusive reconstruction;
— Developing economic resilience.
The meeting in Lutsk was opened by Alla Domanska, Co-Chair of the Coalition Secretariat. She emphasized that the discussion was part of a nationwide campaign marking the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, implemented by the Ukrainian Women’s Fund with the support of the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Canada.
“It’s a great pleasure to meet and share our achievements. The Resolution is advisory in nature, yet it’s important that we implement it at the state level. Equally valuable is the involvement of our region’s representatives, including local authorities, despite its advisory status,” – said Alla Domanska.
Nataliia Riabushenko, Coordinator of the “Volyn 1325” coalition and Gender Advisor to the Head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration, stressed that the implementation of the Resolution is primarily a matter of national security.
“Why do we pay so much attention to Resolution 1325? Because security policy is extremely important – always. When the full-scale invasion began, we felt this very acutely. And today, although the war is not over, we must already think about how we will rebuild the country’s economy after victory, creating safe and comfortable conditions for the population, including vulnerable groups,” – she emphasized.
Oksana Hobod, Director of the Department of Social Protection of the Volyn Regional Military Administration, highlighted the social dimension of the Resolution’s implementation.
“I would like to focus on several points that are closely related to social support. Our main focus has been on recovery. We understand that it’s not only about rebuilding infrastructure. If people themselves with their motivation and mental balance are not engaged, there will be no real recovery. That’s why we’ve worked in this direction. With the support of the Ministry of Social Policy and in cooperation with you, we have implemented new initiatives in the region such as providing psychosocial support through Resilience Centers,” – she noted.
At the end of the meeting, participants focused on discussing the new regional plan for implementing Resolution 1325. The document outlines work in three key areas: women’s participation in the security and defense sector, the creation of a safe and inclusive environment for reconstruction, and strengthening the region’s economic resilience.
Department of Informational Work,
Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities