Zambian major describes gender-balanced engagement platoon, improved PPE, and focus on women and children in CAR deployment Major Sifa Mwerwa Akalaruka, of the Zambian contingent, said her engagement platoon in Menisca, Central African Republic, is split roughly 50/50 between women and men, focuses on interacting with at-risk civilians (women and children), and has new PPE that she says fits female anatomy and reduces perceived load.

Major Sifa Mwerwa Akalaruka reveals how her gender-balanced engagement platoon in the Central African Republic is transforming civilian protection by focusing on the needs of women and children.

Get the details!

#US #MeniscaCivilians #CitizenPortal #GenderBalance #PeacekeepingInitiatives

President Trump Shortens Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline Amid Escalating Russian Attacks Trump reduces Ukraine ceasefire deadline to 10 days, warning of sanctions if ignored.

Tensions escalate as President Trump slashes the Ukraine ceasefire deadline to just 10 days, raising the stakes for diplomatic efforts amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Click to read more!

#US #CitizenPortal #DiplomaticEfforts #GazaHumanitarian #PeacekeepingInitiatives #InternationalConflicts

UN Department of Peace Operations launches Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers New network connects women peacekeepers to enhance deployment experiences and address unique barriers.

The launch of the Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers marks a pivotal step in empowering women and transforming the future of peacekeeping missions worldwide.

Learn more here!

#US #CitizenPortal #UnitedNationsPeacekeepers #GenderEquity #PeacekeepingInitiatives #WomenEmpowerment

USG praises India’s role in enhancing women peacekeepers at New Delhi conference USG assesses India's contributions and challenges in promoting women in peacekeeping efforts.

The United Nations is pushing for greater female representation in peacekeeping, highlighting India's pivotal role in this mission during a groundbreaking conference.

Learn more here!

#US #CitizenPortal #WomenEmpowerment #CivicAccountability #PeacekeepingInitiatives #NewDelhiPeacekeepers

UN ministers address challenges facing peacekeeping operations worldwide UN ministers discuss strategies to enhance peacekeeping amid increasing global conflicts.

UN ministers are urgently addressing the escalating dangers faced by peacekeepers as global conflicts rise and innovative threats like drones become the new norm.

Learn more here

#US #CitizenPortal #GlobalSecurity #ConflictResolution #PeacekeepingInitiatives #BerlinPeacekeeping

UN marks Rwanda genocide with call to combat hate and uphold human rights Secretary General urges nations to address hate speech and commit to genocide prevention.

The UN's powerful call to remember the Rwandan genocide underscores an urgent message: we must confront hate and protect human rights to prevent history from repeating itself.

Read the full story

#US #CitizenPortal #RwandaGenocide #HumanRights #CombatHateSpeech #PeacekeepingInitiatives