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Pinay lang ang sakalam! More than half of Filipino active UN peacekeepers are women

Published Feb 12, 2024 11:01 am

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They proved their worth in law enforcement operations in the Philippines, and now, Filipino female police officers are rocking the world of peacekeeping missions outside of their turf.

More Filipino women are participating in the peacekeeping missions in conflict-torn areas around the world, with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo saying that there are now more Filipino women serving as active peacekeepers of the United Nations.

The total number of active Filipino UN peacekeepers is not immediately available but Manalo said more than half of them are women. 

“Having females comprising more than half of the current active Filipino UN peacekeepers is  a concrete example of the Philippine commitment to the women, peace and security agenda,” said Manalo in his speech during a ceremony at Camp Crame where 20 PNP officers were honored for their peacekeeping duty in South Sudan.

Out of the 20 PNP officers, 13 of them are women while the rest are males. They were all awarded with Medalya ng Kasanayan by PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. 

The 20 PNP officers served as members of the UN peacekeeping mission in Juba, South Sudan from Nov. 17, 2022 to Dec. 22, 2023.

Acorda said the participation of female police officers in peacekeeping missions is part of the PNP’s commitment for gender equality. 

“Being a peacekeeper is an arduous task. However, as ambassadors of our country, I must say that the PNP has excelled. Our efforts, professionalism, and excellence are being recognized in peacekeeping missions,” said Acorda. 

“In collaboration with fellow peace and security officers, the PNP urges all personnel to uphold the credibility and integrity of our nation in ongoing endeavors to foster peace and order across mission countries. This unity transcends differences in color, language, and religion, as we strive to be a leading contributor of peacekeepers in Southeast Asia. The Philippines reaffirms its commitment to the youth, gender equality, and support for sustainable development for people of diverse nationalities,” he added.

Manalo said a total of 14,000 Filipino peacekeepers were already deployed to 21 UN Peacekeeping Missions around the world, including special political mission in Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

“Filipino peacekeepers have played critical roles not just in peacekeeping but also in rebuilding communities, healthcare and promoting human rights especially in regions affected by climate change and complex geopolitical conflicts,” said Manalo.

“The deployment of individual police officers to the UN mission in South Sudan significantly increased our ranking from 98 out of 121 countries in 2021 to 80th last year,” he added.

The participation of more Filipino women in peacekeeping missions is part of the country's commitment to honor the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 which recognizes the role of women in armed conflict and peacekeeping processes.

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