DCAF Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance 113d ago

The policy bried titled "From assessment tool to strategic lever – Using the MOWIP assessment to strengthen WPS-NAPs" was launched in a webinar organized by DCAF, on 25 February 2026. Women, Peace and Security (WPS) National Action Plans (NAPs) are now a well-established policy tool, yet their impact – particularly on women’s meaningful participation in security institutions – remains uneven. This research finds that the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP) methodology is widely valued as an analytical tool for strengthening WPS-NAP commitments relating to women’s meaningful participation in security sector institutions and peacekeeping operations. Where alignment with WPS-NAP is intentional, MOWIP can sharpen participation commitments, improve accountability and strengthen institutional ownership. 👉🏼Link to brief: https://www.dcaf.ch/assessment-tool-strategic-lever-using-mowip-assessment-strengthen-wps-naps 👉🏼 With any questions, please reach out to elsie@dcaf.ch 👉🏼 To learn more about the MOWIP methodology, visit https://www.dcaf.ch/mowip Subscribe to DCAF's monthly newsletter to receive our latest resources https://www.dcaf.ch/subscribe Subscribe to the Gender & Security newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4yf8jxp4