- (RB via PTI Photo)
- NEW DELHI — It is essential to induct more women in UN peacekeeping missions as
they are better equipped to address gender-based violence, build trust and
promote dialogue, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday.
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- Addressing a group of women peacekeepers who had called
on the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the presence of women in a
peacekeeping mission made it more diverse and inclusive.
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- "Women peacekeepers often have greater access to
local communities and can serve as role models for women and children. They are
better equipped to address gender-based violence, build trust and promote
dialogue," Murmu said.
Women Peacekeeper of the Global South during a meeting
with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Monday, Feb.
24, 2025. (RB via PTI Photo)
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- The president said peacekeeping missions with a higher
percentage of women personnel had been more effective in reducing violence and
achieving long-lasting peace agreements.
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- "It is, therefore, essential that we induct more
women in UN peacekeeping missions," she said.
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- The president recalled India's proud history of
contribution to UN peacekeeping, with more than 2,90,000 (2.90 lakh)
peacekeepers having served in more than 50 missions.
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- "Today, there are over 5,000 Indian peacekeepers in
nine active missions, deployed in often-hostile conditions, for the cause of
international peace and security," Murmu said.
