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08/10/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Ushering in the final day of the ASEAN Women, Peace and Security Conference, our third plenary session brought together regional voices for an important conversation on Cross-Border Learning and Policy Harmonization.

The session highlighted how stronger regional cooperation can help translate shared commitments into policies and practices that respond to the realities of women, peace, and security across ASEAN.

Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Japanese Ambassador for International Economic Affairs, shared his intervention through a pre-recorded video, while Dr. Amporn Marddent of the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry, Thailand, joined virtually to discuss the contributions of ASEAN women, the challenges and risks they face, and the importance of advancing gender equality, policy coherence, and stronger institutional support.

The discussion also featured Associate Professor Dr. Ayesah Abu Bakar of the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry, Malaysia, and Ms. Kartika Wijayanti, Project Management Officer of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, who shared perspectives on strengthening cooperation and advancing the WPS Agenda across borders.

Through shared experiences and cross-border learning, the session underscored the value of aligning policies, strengthening regional partnerships, and translating Women, Peace and Security commitments into meaningful action across ASEAN.

Photo credit: ASEAN-NOC Media Operations

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🔴 LIVE | The ASEAN Women, Peace and Security Conference concludes after bringing together ASEAN Member States, regional institutions, civil society, women peacebuilders, development partners, learning institutions, and other stakeholders to strengthen cooperation on Women, Peace and Security.

The Conference, anchored on the theme “Advancing Women, Peace and Security in ASEAN: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Localizing Peacebuilding Commitments,” highlights regional cooperation, localized action, and shared learning on WPS.

08/10/2026

🔴 LIVE | The ASEAN Women, Peace and Security Conference looks ahead to the future of Women, Peace and Security in the region.

Plenary Session 4, “The Future of WPS in ASEAN,” features the presentation of recommendations collated by the Secretariat and Documenters, followed by reactions from relevant WPS stakeholders in the region.

The session brings together recommendations and perspectives to help advance Women, Peace and Security efforts across ASEAN.

08/10/2026

🔴 LIVE | The Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) Dashboard is officially launched during the ASEAN Women, Peace and Security Conference.

The Dashboard forms part of the Philippines’ efforts in implementing the Women, Peace and Security agenda and provides a platform for the Philippine NAPWPS.

08/10/2026

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🔴 LIVE | The ASEAN Women, Peace and Security Conference continues with discussions on cross-border learning and policy harmonization.

Plenary Session 3, “Cross-Border Learning and Policy Harmonization,” features a structured panel on comparative approaches to implementing National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security, with ASEAN countries that have their own NAPWPS.

The discussion covers approaches to NAPWPS implementation, harmonizing national policies with the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on WPS, and integrating climate-related solutions.

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