Based @cornellgov & studying the role of gender in security forces globally. PI: @sabrinamkarim. https://xitter.cf/t.co/JRd3KvWyFL
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Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
🇺🇾56% of women deployed to @UNPeacekeeping by @EjercitoUy in 2025 previously attended awareness sessions on peacekeeping opportunities.
Informing personnel, families + leaders is part of broader efforts to address barriers to women in peacekeeping 💪 #InvestInPeace @MPTFOffice
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
In 2025, EIF-supported projects helped improve accommodation, childcare and training-related facilities in 🇸🇱 🇸🇳 🇹🇬 🇿🇲. By addressing practical barriers, security institutions are helping create more inclusive conditions for women’s participation in @UNPeacekeeping. @MPTFOffice
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
UN published new report on women’s participation in peacekeeping. Progress is real, but incomplete and fragile. The lesson is clear: gains will not sustain themselves. Meaningful participation requires continued commitment. #WPS #ElsieInitiative #InclusivePeacekeeping
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
To #InvestInPeace is to invest in women.
Only 10.2 per cent of @UN uniformed peacekeeping personnel are women and fewer than 1 in 10 senior officers are women.
We must continue to implement the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda across missions.
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
In 2025 🇸🇳@PoliceNationSN validated its first-ever gender policy; 🇿🇲Zambia Police Service advanced their anti-sexual harassment policy with #ElsieFund support.
💡Institutional reform helps create safer, more effective security services. Inclusive security = #InclusivePeacekeeping
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Childcare matters. Early evidence from Senegal, Jordan and Zambia suggests institutional childcare can improve retention, reduce absenteeism, support training, and expand deployment opportunities. It's not just a social benefit—it's an operational readiness investment. 🔗 [link]
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
📢 *RESDAL launches the first comparative atlas on sexual harassment and abuse in defence institutions across 20 Global South countries*.
Access the report 👇 resdal.org/assets/SEA-in-Def…
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Le Prix Défense de l’égalité des genres de l’@ONU_fr reconnaît 6 Casques bleus d’exception qui font progresser l’agenda #FemmesPaixSécurité au sein des opérations de paix.
Des lauréats de @UNIFIL_, @unmissmedia, @UNISFA_1 & @MONUSCO ont été sélectionnés.
#InvestInPeace #PKDay
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
What does peace actually look like?
🔵 Women at the table.
🔵 Women taking up roles in leadership.
🔵 Women whose safety is non-negotiable.
This #LivingTogetherInPeace day, we’re reminded that peace is only as strong as the women who shape it. 🕊️
#ForAllWomenAndGirls
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Ahead of @UN Police Week, we highlight Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, named Woman Police Officer of the Year 2025 for her work with @UNISFA_1.
@UNPOL are vital to peacekeeping, protecting the most vulnerable alongside military & civilian colleagues.
📸 MF Page
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Where do we stand on gender parity in @UNPeacekeeping?
Progress is real: 3 of 4 categories of uniformed personnel have already surpassed 2025 targets—but a continued push for military contingents is required.
#1325at25 #InclusivePeacekeeping #WomenPeaceSecurity @UNWomen
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
More than a number.
Inclusion isn’t just a metric — it’s mission-critical. Let’s continue to build environments where women are not only present, but influential.
#1325at25 #ElsieFund @UNPeacekeeping @UN_Women @DCAF_Geneva @GSS_Lab
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Peacekeeping gains for #WPS are at risk as funding cuts deepen, e.g:
👮♀️ Uniformed women doubled since 2015 (4.9%→9.8%)
📈 More women in all roles
🏕️ Gender-responsive camps
🩺 Better medical care
🧠 Deeper deployment insights
🔗peacekeeping.un.org/sites/de…
#InvestInPeace #1325at25
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
25 years on, and the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda is more vital than ever.
Rising authoritarianism, conflict & militarization are making the world less safe—especially for women & girls.
Time to recommit to peace, gender equality & #InclusivePeacekeeping.
#1325at25 @UN_Women
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
Research shows that peacekeeping missions are more effective when uniformed women can meaningfully participate.
-Dr @sabrinamkarim, Gender and Security Sector Lab, at the #ElsieFund4thRound launch on 9 Oct 2025.
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
The #ElsieFund’s 4th Programming Round is now OPEN!
With strong support from donors, T/PCCs and partners, we are advancing #uniformedwomen’s meaningful participation in @UNPeacekeeping.
➡️LOIs are invited from T/PCCs and UN entities: elsiefund.org/fourth-program…
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
🔴 LIVE NOW: Join the launch of the #ElsieFund’s 4th Programming Round with Member States, security institutions & partners worldwide.
➡️unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
➡️Hear key insights & best practices from United Nations Mission in South Sudan - a recipient of the #ElsieFund.
Don’t miss the high-level launch of the EIF’s 4th Programming Round:
9 Oct | 9AM I New York
📺unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
The #ElsieFund’s 4th Programming Round is here!
Building on 3 successful cycles, we continue working with T/PCCs & partners to advance #UniformedWomen’s full, equal & meaningful participation in @UNPeacekeeping.
Join the high-level launch event:
9 Oct: shorturl.at/1J4HR
Gender and the Security Sector Lab retweeted
🚨New Project Alert🚨
The #ElsieFund is delighted to announce funding for a two-year pilot with @UNMISSmedia!
🎯Aim: to improve working & living conditions for #uniformedwomen peacekeepers in remote areas of 🇸🇸 South Sudan. #WPS @UNPeacekeeping
🔗elsiefund.org/2025/09/29/the…
