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The inaugural Women Military Officers in Peace Support Operations Course (WMOC) funded by the Government of Canada officially commenced today at the Peace and Conflict Studies School. The course will run from 14 to 25 July 2025.The course aims to equip the participants with requisite knowledge, skills, and attitude for effective and meaningful participation in the implementation of peace operationβs mandate.
The Course was officially inaugurated by the Defence AttachΓ© Canada to Kenya, Colonel Todd Braithwaite who affirmed Canadaβs commitment to advancing the Women Peace and Security Agenda.
On 28th of March last year, the Government of Canada released its Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), a testament that advancing WPS agenda is key to Canadaβs objectives of enabling sustainable global peace, respecting human rights and dignity, and reducing gender inequality.
The Commandant Peace and Conflict Studies School, Colonel Emma Ngigi urged the participants to profit from this opportunity to learn, network and establish lifelong professional relationships for their military career and Peace Operations assignments.
The course has 41 female participants from diverse countries namely Botswana, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Morrocco, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Zambia.
