Japan and ASEAN Strengthen Partnership on Women, Peace, and Security
Tokyo, Japan – July 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Defense of Japan announced today the successful conclusion of the Second Japan-ASEAN Cooperation Project on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). The project, which ran from [Insert Start Date if available, otherwise omit or state “recently concluded”], aimed to foster collaboration and enhance capacity-building among ASEAN member states in implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.
This initiative underscores Japan’s steadfast commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women’s participation in peacebuilding and security efforts across the region. The Ministry of Defense and the Japan Self-Defense Forces have been actively engaged in various international cooperation activities to advance the WPS agenda, recognizing its critical importance for achieving sustainable peace and security.
The Second Japan-ASEAN Cooperation Project built upon the successes of its predecessor, focusing on [Insert specific details about the project’s activities and objectives if available from the source, e.g., sharing best practices, conducting joint training, developing policy recommendations, supporting women’s roles in peacekeeping operations, etc.]. Through [mention specific methods like workshops, seminars, expert dialogues, or field visits], participants from ASEAN nations had the opportunity to exchange valuable knowledge, experiences, and strategies.
Key discussions and outcomes from the project are expected to include [hypothesize potential outcomes if specific details are not provided, e.g., enhanced understanding of the WPS framework, strengthened national action plans for WPS, increased networks of professionals working on WPS issues, or concrete proposals for future collaboration]. This collaborative approach is vital for addressing the complex challenges to peace and security in the region while ensuring that women’s perspectives and contributions are central to these efforts.
The Ministry of Defense of Japan reiterated its dedication to continuing its partnership with ASEAN on WPS, emphasizing that the inclusion and empowerment of women are not only a matter of gender equality but also a fundamental element for building more resilient and peaceful societies. Further details on the project’s specific outcomes and future engagement plans are expected to be released in due course.
第２回日ＡＳＥＡＮ女性・平和・安全保障（ＷＰＳ）協力プロジェクトについて
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