Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India will continue to work to advance gender parity, foster inclusive leadership and create a world where peace thrives. Mr Singh said this while interacting with global women peacekeepers taking part in UN Women Military Officers Course in New Delhi. Highlighting the government’s commitment, the Minister said that India has been a strong supporter of women’s participation and their integration into missions, and initiatives such as UNWMOC. Mr Singh further added that the government is strengthening policies to encourage women’s participation in Armed Forces and peacekeeping contingents to ensure equal opportunities for them to lead and serve. The Minister described the presence of officers from fifteen countries as a reflection of a microcosm of the UN and its enduring spirit of unity and cooperation.
Women officers of 15 countries alongside India are participating in a nearly two-week long course commenced on 18th August this year. The course is being organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs. It aims to build professional capacity of women military officers for effective participation in multidimensional UN missions.
