Empowering Women Peacekeepers: India Leads in Global South Support

India reaffirms its commitment to UN peacekeeping, emphasizing female participation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's dedication at a conference on 'Women Peacekeepers from the Global South'. The event aims to strengthen women's roles in peacekeeping through dialogue, experience-sharing, and collaboration among Global South nations.

India is strengthening its commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and emphasizing the crucial role of female peacekeepers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated at a significant conference.

Organized by India, the event focused on 'Women Peacekeepers from the Global South', bringing together representatives from 35 nations to discuss women's evolving roles in peacekeeping missions. This initiative looks to foster dialogue, share experiences, and enhance collaboration among Global South nations to empower women in these operations.

Jaishankar reiterated that India has a long history of contributions to UN peacekeeping, having provided over 290,000 peacekeepers since the 1950s. He emphasized India's commitment to increasing women's participation, noting their vital role in diversifying and enhancing mission effectiveness.