African Women in Peacekeeping

Published:  27 June, 2008

The role of women in peacekeeping around the world shows that women are joining their male counterpart in almost every field of study and in a stiff competition for excellence. Years back no one would have imagined a lady in military uniform especially in Africa, but today it is totally a different ball game. African women are not only involved in their respective countries' military, but are now in international peacekeeping initiatives around the globe. They may not be in high numbers as the males but their presence and efforts are highly commendable by all.

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