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India recently hosted the valedictory function of the UN Women Military Officers course through its Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping. The program saw participation from women officers representing 15 partner countries from the Global South alongside 12 Indian officers. This initiative supports the UN's commitment to ensuring women's priorities are central to peace and security decisions. India has demonstrated longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping efforts and women's participation in security operations.

Key Points: India Hosts UN Women Military Officers Course for Global South

  • Women officers from 15 Global South countries participated in UN course
  • India hosts training at Centre for UN Peacekeeping
  • Program addresses barriers to women's peacekeeping participation
  • Course supports UN's Women Transforming Peace and Security initiative
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MEA Secy (West) participates in valedictory function of UN Women Military Officers course

MEA Secretary Tanmaya Lal attends valedictory function of UN Women Military Officers course with participants from 15 Global South countries.

"India - a committed partner for UN Peacekeeping; Women, Peace & Security agenda; and perspectives of Global South - MEA India"

New Delhi, August 30

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, on Saturday, said that MEA Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal attended the valedictory function of the UN Women Military Officers course, hosted by Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping.

Jaiswal said that the function saw participation of women officers from 15 partner countries of the Global South.

In a post on X, MEA said, "India - a committed partner for UN Peacekeeping; Women, Peace & Security agenda; and perspectives of Global South. Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal attended the valedictory function of the UN Women Military Officers course, hosted by Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping India, that saw participation of women officers from 15 partner countries of Global South along with 12 Indian officers."

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1961670103667536298

United Nations Peacekeeping works to ensure women's priorities are central to peace and security decisions at all levels. To achieve this goal, they address social, cultural and political barriers and protection risks that limit women's full participation in achieving and sustaining peace.

Their work is guided by the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping Initiative (2018), and his Call to Action "Women Transforming Peace and Security" (2020), which reaffirm that women's full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes, political solutions and peace operations, as well as gender-responsive efforts, are essential for effective peacekeeping.

Earlier on August 20, India's Charge d'Affaires at the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoos, highlighted that India was one of the first nations to address the issue of deplorable crimes against women by contributing in the Secretary General's Trust Fund.

https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1957886714992816367

"Mr. President, the Secretary General's Trust Fund in support of victims of sexual exploitation and abuse is an important resource which should be further strengthened. India was among the first nations to contribute to this fund and remains committed to supporting such victims," he said.

"Our dedication to the cause can be seen from the fact that in November 2017, a voluntary compact was reached between the UN Secretary-General and the Government of India on commitment to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping, humanitarian and development work," he added.

He further said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India joined the circle of leadership on the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations operations, which underscores its seriousness towards the issue.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is fantastic! India hosting women officers from 15 Global South countries shows our commitment to South-South cooperation. Our peacekeeping contributions have always been exemplary. Proud moment!
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Ananya R
As a woman, I feel so proud seeing India lead such initiatives. Women's participation in peacekeeping is crucial - we bring different perspectives to conflict resolution. Hope to see more such programs!
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Michael C
While this is positive, I hope India also focuses on increasing women's representation in our own armed forces. The numbers are still quite low compared to global standards. More domestic action needed alongside international leadership.
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Siddharth J
India's contribution to the UN Trust Fund shows our commitment goes beyond just words. We're putting money where our mouth is when it comes to protecting women in conflict zones. Respect! 🙏
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Kavya N
Wonderful initiative! Our women officers are making the nation proud on global platforms. This is exactly the kind of soft power diplomacy that enhances India's standing in the international community. 👩‍✈️🇮🇳

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