🧡 25 Nov marks the start of #16Days. Violence against women is a human rights violation & a threat to peace and security. This year’s theme, ending digital violence, reminds us that online abuse has real impacts. 📢 We call for action, accountability, and survivor-centred change! #UNiTE #NoExcuse

25 years ago, #UNSCR1325 recognised women as essential agents of peace, not just victims of conflict. Progress is real, but gaps remain. It’s time to scale what works and renew our commitment to inclusive, sustainable peace! #WPS25 #WomenPeaceSecurity #SecurityWomen

Olukemi Ibikunle of Nigeria has received the UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. The award honours women's outstanding contributions to peace operations.🕊 Ms Ibikunle, deployed to MONUSCO, has advanced safer and humane prison practices, contributing to sustainable peace.

SecurityWomen participated in a panel at the Emergency Services Show, discussing inclusivity in protective equipment and body armour.🪖 Speakers emphasised how ill-fitting equipment negatively affects women's safety and comfort. Addressing PPE disparities through inclusive design is imperative.

News Story: Greek Cypriot government has approved a decree allowing women to voluntarily undertake military service in the National Guard. Registration opens this autumn. The decision marks a step towards greater gender equality, with conditions being the same for men and women.

News Story: South African Defence Minister Motshekga praised SANDF women for safeguarding the country and serving in peace missions. 🇿🇦Significant steps towards integration of women into SANDF have been made but gender disparities remain. New initiatives aiming to promote women were introduced.

▪ India Aims to Support Women in Armed Forces and Peacekeeping ▪ At the Women Military Officers Course, India's Defence Minister Singh pledged to boost women’s participation in peacekeeping. Despite being the largest troop contributor, women currently make up only about 2% of Indian peacekeepers.

News Story: With EU support, UN Women Pakistan and the Federal Judicial Academy trained 27 police instructors in Pakistan on gender-responsive policing.🇵🇰 👮🏽‍♀️This initiative is a part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement, access to justice, and protect women.

On August 14, we joined RAF Odiham’s celebrations, marking 100 years of aviation. 💯 📢 As we celebrate this milestone in aviation history, we continue to advocate for greater representation of women in military operations worldwide. #SecurityWomen #GenderEquality #DiversityInSecurity