Source: United Nations (Video News)
On this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers, we honoured those who gave their lives in the service of peace and recognized the vital contributions of all peacekeepers serving around the world and in UN Headquarters.
Two outstanding female peacekeepers were recognized on #PKDay for their impactful contribution to United Nations Peacekeeping.
Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana was awarded UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year. She has played a key role in supporting the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) and responding to community needs. Her advocacy campaigns on gender-based violence and child marriage have had a lasting impact.
Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone received the Woman Police Officer of the Year award. Also serving with UNISFA, she launched a school outreach initiative, established a mentorship programme for girls, and created income-generating projects to empower women in the community. #WomenInPeacekeeping