‘Conference For Women Peacekeepers From Global South

Current Context: The Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South was held on February 24-25, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.

• The summit was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK).

Key Details:

• Theme: "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective".
• Chair: The conference was chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
• Aim: To strengthen gender inclusivity in peacekeeping missions and to foster South-South cooperation.

Highlights:

• Notable Speakers: Included Jean-Pierre Lacroix (UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations), Christian Saunders (UN Special Coordinator), and Dr. Kiran Bedi (first female UN Police Advisor).
• Participants: Women peacekeeping officials from 35 Global South TCCs, alongside senior UN policymakers and experts.
• Presidential Engagement: Attendees met with President Droupadi Murmu, who praised women peacekeepers’ ability to connect with communities and reduce violence.
• Contextual Milestone: Marked 25 years since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, reflecting on progress and challenges.
• India’s Role: Showcased India’s contribution of over 300,000 peacekeepers to 50+ UN missions, including 154 women currently deployed across six missions.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South (2025)?
a) Women as Leaders in UN Missions
b) Strengthening Global Peace through Gender Inclusion
c) Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective
d) The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution

Answer: c) The official theme of the conference was "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective", emphasizing the role of women peacekeepers from developing countries in UN missions.