The theme of the meeting was Partnering for Change: Translating the Women, Peace and Security Agenda into Action, with the recognition that responding to conflict and crisis situations requires sustained and impactful measures to implement the existing normative framework on WPS. The communique reaffirms that civil society and local organizations are critical partners  and the commitment to action to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful leadership, participation and representation in all peace and security and humanitarian processes.