𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄

The Women’s Military Peace Operations Course (WMPOC) is a transformative three-week programme designed to strengthen the capacity of military women for effective participation in United Nations peace operations. Bringing together 22 women military officers from Austria, Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia, the course provides a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and professional growth.Focused on enhancing leadership, operational readiness, and mission effectiveness, WMPOC equips participants with critical skills required to navigate complex peacekeeping environments. Beyond technical training, the course builds confidence, resilience, and the ability to take on strategic and leadership roles in peace operations.Sponsored by the United Kingdom, Austria, and Finland, the course reflects strong international commitment to advancing inclusive peacekeeping. Speaking during the opening, the Commandant HPSS, Brigadier C K Mundui, emphasized that empowering women in uniform is key to strengthening the effectiveness and responsiveness of modern peace operations.In her remarks, the Chief Guest, UN Women Country Representative, Kenya, Antonia N’Gabala, underscored the importance of strong partnerships and sustained investment in advancing gender equality in peace operations. She emphasized that initiatives such as WMPOC are critical in building a pipeline of skilled and confident women leaders, ensuring their meaningful participation and influence in shaping global peace and security outcomes.WMPOC continues to make a lasting impact by expanding the pool of trained women military officers, enhancing mission effectiveness, and paving the way for greater representation of women in leadership roles within peace operations.