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May 28, 2025
Peacekeepers in Abyei Win Top United Nations Military, Police Awards
Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will receive the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, while Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone has been selected as the Woman Police Officer of the Year
May 28, 2025
“Meaningful inclusion of women is not optional, it is essential”: Member States reinforce support for women in peacekeeping at Ministerial
Over 130 UN Member States gathered to reaffirm their commitment to more inclusive and effective peacekeeping
May 23, 2025
OSCE advances gender-sensitive law enforcement and border management in Central Asia
The first meeting of the Regional Network of Women in Law Enforcement and Border Agencies in Central Asia took place with representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
May 5, 2025
Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people
As Australia’s military faces a recruitment crisis, the inclusion of women is essential for national security and operational effectiveness.
May 1, 2025
Strengthening Gender Equality in Police Forces Costa Rica and The Carter Center at UN CSW69
Costa Rica and the Carter Center discuss gender equality in policing at CSW69.
April 29, 2025
Centering Women in Security: A 10-Point Vision for Ukraine’s Just and Lasting Peace
In response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) has released a 10-Point Compact for Ukraine’s Just and Sustainable Peace, which emphasises the critical role of women in the security sector and outlines key actions for achieving a lasting and inclusive peace
