NewsGate Press Network

The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective” will take place in New Delhi on 24-25 February 2025.

The conference is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK).

According to a release issued by the MEA, the conference brings together participation of women peacekeepers from 35 Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) from the Global South. External Affairs Minister will deliver the key note address.

The United Nations will be represented by Jean- Pierre Lacroix, UN Under Secretary General, Department of Peace Operations and Christian Saunders, UN Special Coordinator.