The United Kingdom has clearly set out its commitments in its new national ac...

The United Kingdom has clearly set out its commitments in its new national action plan. The plan was launched on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The commitments include strengthening the role of women in structures and processes within the Government of the United Kingdom designed to address conflict; country-specific action plans that set out the action we will take on the ground to support women in priority countries, starting with Afghanistan, Nepal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; working to strengthen the implementation of commitments by the international community; and continuing our strong advocacy role in multilateral and regional organizations. The British Government has also announced the appointment of a minister with special responsibility for combating violence against women overseas.