Photo story: Women on the front line for peace

More women in peacekeeping means more effective peacekeeping, with improved operations and performance. The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was the first mission to have women simultaneously leading its civilian, military and police components. Here, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and the Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar, and Force Commander Major General Cheryl Pearce, review the mission’s deployment maps.

This year also marks the 20th anniversary of a key UN Security Council Resolution 1325 which recognizes the importance of women’s role to maintain and promote peace and security.