KENYA CHAMPIONS INCLUSIVE SECURITY AND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL PEACE
Originally published by Ministry of Defence – Kenya — Read the original article →
Meaningful participation of women in peace and security is essential to building effective, inclusive and responsive military institutions. Integrating gender perspectives into military planning, operations and peace support missions enhances operational effectiveness, strengthens the protection of vulnerable populations and contributes to sustainable peace and security.
As the current Chair of the Women, Peace and Security Chiefs of Defence (WPS CHODs) Network, Kenya continues to champion global efforts to advance women’s leadership, promote gender-responsive military operations and expand international cooperation in implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
In pursuit of these objectives, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) convened a virtual conference at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Nairobi, bringing together KDF Defence Attachés to deliberate on the theme, “Inclusive Security: Strengthening Operations Through Gender Awareness.”
