The Plan of Action and Implementation Framework on promoting Women’s Political Participation and Leadership (WPPL) was developed following the adoption of the 2023 AIPA Resolution on Enhancing ASEAN Resilience through Women Leadership and Gender-Responsive Parliaments. The development journey commenced in 2023 with series of workshop supported by the Government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Governments of the UK and the Republic of Korea through the Regional Project, “Empowering Women for Sustainable Peace: Preventing Violence and Promoting Social Cohesion in ASEAN.” The strategic document was adopted at the 45th AIPA General Assembly in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

The Plan of Action and Implementation Framework serves as a strategic framework to advance gender equality and strengthen the role of women in parliamentary processes across the region. It outlines key priorities, initiatives, and collaborative efforts to foster inclusive governance, promote women’s leadership, and address systemic barriers to political participation. Through capacity-building programmes, policy advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships, it aims to drive sustainable progress towards an inclusive ASEAN.

Brunei Darussalam : 11.7%

Cambodia : 14%

Indonesia : 22%

Lao PDR : 21.95%

Malaysia : 14%

Philippines : 28.01%

Singapore : 29.59%

Thailand : 16.71%

Viet Nam: 30.63%

Average number of Women Parliamentarians in ASEAN : 21.6%

Call to action