𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄
The Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations Course commenced at the Peace and Conflict Studies School. The course is sponsored by the Government of Canada and was presided over by Mr Pascal Ratte, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Military Training & Cooperation, Canada.
It aims to equip female military personnel with critical skills for effective participation in peacekeeping missions worldwide.
In his remarks, Mr Ratte affirmed Canada's commitment to fostering meaningful participation of women in peace operations hence initiatives such as the Female Soldiers in Peace Support Operations.
The Director IPSTC, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei emphasized the significance of female participation in peace support operations. The course will prepare the women for possible deployment into peace support operations.
The Director IPSTC, Brigadier Joyce Sitienei emphasized the significance of female participation in peace support operations. The course will prepare the women for possible deployment into peace support operations.The opening ceremony marked the beginning of an intensive training program of 36 female soldiers from 13 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Jordan.
This initiative aligns with international efforts to promote gender equality in security forces, empowering female soldiers to take on leadership roles in peace support operations. As the course began, participants expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to global peacekeeping efforts.
