TOGO

Togo's most recent NAP was launched in 2011 and ran until 2016.  This has been translated into English at:  Togo-NAP-2011-2015-English-translation-DP160100212.pdf (wpsnaps.org).  Togo reported on the implementation of this NAP in its 2020 national reporting for Beijing+25 and in preparation for CSW64.  The report indicated that Togo had adopted a new NAP for the period 2018-2022 in para 2.22.1 on page 61of this report, but to date this updated NAP has not been published.  

The following notes, therefore, are based on the 2011-2016 NAP, with additional references to Togo’s Beijing+25 report where this gives more up to date information.

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Objectives/Aims of the 2011-2016 NAP:

Togo's general objectives include: "Increase the participation of women at all levels of decision-making, especially in the prevention, conflict management and resolution, and peacebuilding."

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Commentary:

Togo has no recent history of conflict and is focusing on peacekeeping missions overseas.

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Civil Society’s involvement in development of the 2011-2016 NAP and future NAP:

In its report to Beijing25+ the Togo government commits to engaging with civil society organisations and other actors  in the promotion of Resolutions 1325 and 1820 through meetings and workshops.

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UN Peacekeeping Basic Statistics:

In 2021 Togo contributed 1291 peacekeepers, 1174 men and 117 women (9.9%).  In May 2023, UN data records Togo as having contributed a total of 1105 peacekeepers of which 127 were female (11%).

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Women’s role in peacekeeping:

There has been a slight improvement in the gender balance of Togo’s peacekeeping personnel between 2021 and May 2023, notably at staff officer level:  of the 717 troops, 655 were male and 62 female; of the 279 members of police units, 253 were male and 26 female; among 109 military observers and staff officers, women comprised 35.7% (70 men, 39 women).  

Having a gender perspective in conflict resolution and peacebuilding is mentioned in the NAP, with women participating in decision-making roles, but the NAP makes no mention of recruitment of women in armed forces or police.

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References/Sources:

Togo NAP 2011-2015 translation to English: Togo-NAP-2011-2015-English-translation-DP160100212.pdf (wpsnaps.org)  

Government of Togo’s Report to Beijing25+ and CSW 64: Togo.pdf (unwomen.org)

Contribution of Uniformed Personnel to UN by Country, Mission and Personnel Type (May 2023) 05-Missions Detailed By Country

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_number_of_UN_peacekeepers_contributed  (2021)