India hosts the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi
The Indian Army's Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) hosted a two-day Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 24 February 2025, with women peacekeepers from 35 nations.
Summary
The Indian Army, through the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), hosted the 'Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South' at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 24-25 February 2025. Organised by the Ministry of External Affairs with the Ministry of Defence, it brought together women peacekeepers from 35 nations to discuss the role of women in UN peacekeeping. On the opening day the participants called on President Droupadi Murmu, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar gave the keynote address, and Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani gave the opening remarks.
Key facts
- Dates and venue
- 24-25 February 2025, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Host
- Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK), Indian Army
- Organisers
- MEA with Ministry of Defence
- Participants
- Women peacekeepers from 35 nations
- Keynote
- EAM S. Jaishankar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian Army institution hosted the 'Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South' at the Manekshaw Centre in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping
The Indian Army hosted the conference through the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), India.
Women peacekeepers from how many nations took part in the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi (24-25 February 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 35
The conference brought together women peacekeepers from 35 nations.