As an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts, Ukraine has ...

As an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts, Ukraine has for years contributed women civilian police and military observers to the Organization's peacekeeping missions. We believe that the presence of women in United Nations missions can foster confidence and trust among local populations, which are critical elements in any peacekeeping mission. In performing their tasks, women are perceived to be compassionate, unwilling to opt for force over reconciliation and ready to listen and learn. They are also widely seen as contributors to an environment of stability and morality that fosters the progress of peace.