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Today, @UNWOMEN_SL met with Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura, Chief of Defence Staff & top leadership of @MOD_RSLAF ahead of the launch of a joint project funded by @ElsieFund. The engagement deepened collab & paved the way for success. #InclusivePeacekeeping #WPS #1325at25

Youth engagement campaigns by 🇬🇭@GhArmedForces reached over 21K students in 2024 - helping to promote #InclusivePeacekeeping + undo stereotypes attached in the security sector. 🏆Another result from #ElsieFund partners last year. #WomenPeaceSecurity @UNPeacekeeping @UNinGhana

📈 Between 2023 – 2024, @GhArmedForces increased the number of women in their ranks from 16% to 26%, through targeted recruitment campaigns. A strong step toward expanding the pool of women in the military. #InclusivePeacekeeping #WomenPeaceSecurity @UNPeacekeeping @UN_Women

Increasing awareness of @UNPeacekeeping opportunities and criteria removes barriers to participation AND enables more talent to contribute. In 2024 #EIF-funded TCCs engaged 700+ military personnel to promote #InclusivePeacekeeping. @EjercitoUy

🎖️Congrats to Sqn Ldr Syme🇬🇭on being the 2024 @UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year. Your leadership in the field is powerful—it also speaks to the Ghana Armed Forces’ strong commitment to gender-responsive peacekeeping. @GhArmedForces @UNPeacekeeping #WPS #GenderEquality

In 2024, 540 personnel (109 women,431 men) were trained on gender issues + preventing sexual exploitation and abuse ahead of deployment. Stronger capacity of personnel leads to better @UNPeacekeeping for the communities they serve. Another #ElsieFund result. #WPS

🇸🇳Senegal and 🇿🇲Zambia have made significant progress in expanding the pool of uniformed women eligible to deploy to @UNPeacekeeping ops in 2024. National rosters enable institutions to track and develop their talent pipeline. #WomenPeaceSecurity #InclusivePeacekeeping

In 2024 #EIF supported partners to train & roster 400+ women ready for deployment to @UNPeacekeeping ops. Developing a pipeline of talent will ensure more #UniformedWomen can contribute to #Inclusivepeacekeeping approaches on the global stage. @GAC_Corporate @UKUN_NewYork

More women contributing more to global peace efforts: another result from the #ElsieFund. ☝️In 2024, EIF supported 3 GSU deployments from #Ghana & #Senegal, to @MONUSCO & @UNIFIL_. Rising instability and evolving needs means #InclusivePeacekeeping is increasingly urgent.

Just 13% of 🇸🇱Sierra Leone’s uniformed personnel are women. The goal is clear: more women in @UNPeacekeeping. 🚀A new partnership with @MOD_RSLAF @UNWOMEN_SL will break barriers & build a more inclusive, gender-responsive force. #WomenPeaceSecurity @SierraLeoneUN @unwomenafrica

From policy reform to improved training & healthcare, 🇸🇱 @MOD_RSLAF's innovative project will help prepare more women for @UNpeacekeeping missions.💪✨ A game-changer for gender parity in the security sector! #WomenPeaceSecurity #1325at25 @SierraLeoneUN @unwomenafrica

Uniformed women in 🇸🇱 @MOD_RSLAF face barriers to peacekeeping deployment like: 🚧limited training 🚧few leadership roles 🚧 gaps in support structures. The new #ElsieFund project alongside @UNWOMEN_SL will change that.🚀 More women, stronger missions. #InclusivePeacekeeping

🚨 Big news! 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone’s @MOD_RSLAF + @UNWOMEN_SL have secured #ElsieFund support to boost women’s participation in @UNPeacekeeping ops!🕊️ A major step toward gender equality in peace operations. #WomenPeaceSecurity #1325at25 @SierraLeoneUN @unwomenafrica

Strong results for 2024: T/PCCs working with the #EIF surpass global averages for women’s participation in military and police personnel. Take a look 🔎 Another successful year for #EIF and partners! #InclusivePeacekeeping @UNPeacekeeping @MPTFOffice @UKUN_NewYork @DCAF_Geneva

Since 2019, #EIF has mobilised over $40m to accelerate #InclusivePeacekeeping. The unwavering support of forward-looking Member States enables us to make this possible💪 @UKUN_NewYork @CanadaFP @AustraliaUN @Denmark_UN @FinlandUN @GermanyUN @ROK_Mission @KingdomNL_UN @NorwayUN

2024 was another successful year for the #EIF and #InclusivePeacekeeping! Since 2019 the Fund has worked with 22 security institutions, 2 @UNPeacekeeping Missions, across 14 countries. The #EIF Annual Report 2024 out now!👇 🔗elsiefund.org/eif-annual-rep… @GSSLab @DCAF_Geneva

🇨🇦 Thank you, Canada, for your renewed support to the #ElsieFund! As a founding partner, Canada’s leadership is helping boost meaningful participation of women in @UNPeacekeeping ops: More inclusive = More effective. 💪🌍🕊️#InclusivePeacekeeping @CanadaUN @GAC_Corporate

In a male-dominated space, she made room for women’s voices and bridged understanding. Ghana's🇬🇭Sqn Ldr Syme's story is a powerful reminder that meaningful change is possible when courage meets commitment. Read more: bit.ly/4mnkYGT #WomenPeaceSecurity #GenderParity

The @UN_SWTP is driving progress on women’s inclusion by advancing women into decision-making roles across field missions. ☑️14 senior selections in 1 year ☑️50+ new members from 40+ countries ☑️Expanded #genderparity operational support. 👉 un.org/gender/content…

💡Increased country-specific knowledge.🚧 ☝️One of the 2024 EIF results as 🇰🇭 Cambodia & 🇸🇳 Senegal security institutions completed barrier assessments for uniformed women peacekeepers. Because evidence-based decision-making = better outcomes. #1325at25 #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS