Empowering Peace: The Impact of Women in UN Peacekeeping Missions

Gender balance in peacekeeping is crucial for sustainable peace and international security. Women and children are most affected by conflict, enduring displacement, sexual and gender-based violence, and limited or no access to healthcare and education. However, women remain underrepresented in peac...

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Published in:	NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability
Main Author:	Amna Latif
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS) 2025-06-01
Online Access:	https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/207

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