India remains a cornering stone maintenance of the UN and its women held alone have shown that missions with greater female representation improve operational results and contribute to lasting peace, said the chief of maintenance of the peace of the peace of The United Nations.
UN Undersecretary for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix You will visit New Delhi this week to attend the conference ‘Improving the role of women in the maintenance of peace: a global experience of the south’ organized by India from February 24 to 25.
“India remains an cornerstone of the UN Paz Maintenance” and “Women of the Peace of Indian women are redefining the maintenance of peace,” Lacroix told PTI in an exclusive interview here.
When pointing out that it is a “privilege” to attend the conference in India, Lacroix said that the meeting would bring together officials from approximately 50 countries in the global south to discuss the evolutionary challenges in the maintenance of peace and the critical role played by the Women in the advancement of peace and security.
“More women in the maintenance of peace mean a more effective peace maintenance. India has been a leader in the progress of women, peace and security in peace maintenance missions, not only as a great taxpayer of troop and police, but also as a pioneer in the progress of gender parity, their leadership in training and capacity development and their commitment to increase women’s participation in missions, “he said in the written interview before the conference.
He said that the presence of women maintenance of the peace of Indian women “demonstrates that missions with a greater representation of women build stronger relationships with communities, improve operational results and contribute to lasting peace.
“Advance, create enabling environments, address gender barriers, guarantee the mental well -being of peace forces, strengthen strategic communication and counteract erroneous information must continue to be priorities.” He said.
Lacroix said that “strong women in India’s peace have proven to be indispensable in the maintenance of UN peace, forging confidence between our uniformed personnel and local communities in some of the most challenging conflict zones in the world.
“Their presence contributes to the success of peacekeeping efforts. Through the commitment of the community, they create crucial connections with local women, they generate trust, they contribute to early alert and protection efforts, improve humanitarian dissemination and They act as models to follow for women and girls in the communities to serve, “he said.
In Abyei, women maintenance of the peace of Indian women have adapted patrol routes and provided support aimed at marginalized groups, ensuring safer environments for women and children.
Its ability to navigate cultural sensibilities and build genuine relationships improves both the success of the mission and community healing, he said.
Beyond their contributions in the field, women maintenance of the peace of Indian women are “pioneers” in the maintenance of peace including gender.
“His deployment in several missions highlights how the various teams lead to stronger and more effective operations. His courage and commitment not only inspire his peace maintenance partners but also the local populations they serve,” said the head of UN maintenance.
Lacroix said that India is among the main taxpayers to the UN Paz Maintenance Missions with 5,384 Personnel, including 153 women, in 10 missions as of September 2024.
India deployed the first formed police unit (FPU) from female to Liberia in 2007. Today, 20.45% of its military observers deployed and personnel officers are women. In addition, India’s commitment balls in the United Nations Interim Force For Abyei (Symph) and the stabilization mission of the UN Organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Monusco) “exemplify” the impact of women on the maintenance of peace.
He pointed out that the deputy commander of the Unisfa team of Unisfa Captain Sema Gowdar in Abyei has strengthened civil protection and community trust.
Another “excellent example” of women’s leadership in the maintenance of peace is the largest Radichika Sen, whose “outstanding work” in Monusco earned him the UN Military Gender Genus Award 2023.
“His dedication exemplifies how leadership includes genre strengthens the maintenance of peace and prepares the stage for future generations of women in uniform,” he said.
Beyond its deployments, India leads training through the UN Peace Maintenance Center (Cunpk) in Delhi, which establishes “global standards” for courses prior to deployment and specialized courses. India actively supports efforts to counteract the discourse for misinformation and hate, collaborating with the UN to refine policies, command structures and training.
“The impact of India goes beyond staff, is to configure training, leadership, inclusion, responsibility and strategic communications. As peace evolves, India’s contributions remain essential for the success of the Mission, civil protection and lasting peace, “he said.
Lacroix said that in 2007, when India deployed the first FPU from female to Liberia, he established a “global precedent” and today the country continues this legacy.
He said that the conference, which is organized by the Ministry of External Agras, is transmitted in association with the Ministry of Defense and Cunpk, serves as a platform to strengthen that commitment while promoting collaboration, support of peers and development Professional among women who do people with peace butter.
It also has a special resonance for the maintenance of UN peace, since it will be an opportunity to reflect on the challenges that peace maintenance faces and the best way to address them at the Peace Maintenance Ministerial Level Meeting In Berlin in May.
In the context of an increase in attacks against UN peacekeeping personnel who work in increasingly hostile environments, Lacroix stressed that peacemaker’s security is a shared responsibility.
“Countries that contribute to troops and the police must hold the attackers and strengthen multilateral efforts to protect staff.”
“As conflicts become more complex, attacks against peace forces have increased, which makes decisive action essential to protect those who serve world peace and security,” he said.
In addition, he said that investing in advanced technology and training is key to adapting to modern threats.
“IA -driven systems, data analysis and cybernetic tools can improve intelligence compilation, improve mission performance and strengthen protection in hostile environments.”
However, he emphasized that security is not just about teams, but is based on coordination and trust. “The stronger intelligence exchange and deeper commitment to local communities can provide early warnings and reduce risks,” he said.
He added that women’s forces play a vital role in this, promoting trust and gathering critical ideas that improve mission security.
“Increase your leadership and operating roles will even more strengthen the maintenance of peace. By breaking barriers, building associations and equipping peace maintenance with appropriate tools and support, we can create forces that not only protect but also lead to a Safe and more fair world.
The UN Peace Maintenance Chief asked the UN Member States to increase efforts to nominate women candidates for high -level uniformed leadership positions, especially in the army.
Currently, of the 11 peace maintenance operations, only one is directed by a uniformed woman: Greater General Anita Astmah de Ghana recently deployed as head of mission and commander of the strength of the UN observer of deactivation observer ( Unde -fom).
“We need more uniformed women of pioneers like her and need nominated women in all roles, even in operations and leadership, where they are currently underrepresented.”