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The Changing Face of UN Peacekeeping: Women on the Frontlines
- The Women, Peace and Security agenda has played a crucial role in enhancing women's involvement in UN peacekeeping operations over the past 25 years.
- Although progress has been made, women still only make up 8.4% of the 76,700 uniformed peacekeepers, indicating a slow march toward equal representation.
- The UN aims to have at least 15% women in military personnel by 2028, facing challenges like limited career advancement and societal perceptions.
- Countries with better gender equality records deploy more women peacekeepers, emphasizing the influence of domestic military policies.
- The presence of women in peacekeeping missions is not enough; meaningful participation is hindered by stereotypical roles and underutilization of skills.
- Countries like South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Tanzania have exceeded UN targets for female peacekeepers, while others like India lag behind.
- To drive genuine transformation, financial incentives based on high-ranking women in contingents and specialized training are proposed by experts.
- The story of women in UN peacekeeping reflects broader discussions on representation, security, and the critical role of women in peace processes.
- As the world celebrates International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the focus shifts to systemic changes in deployment practices for true progress.
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