Ghanaian Peacekeeper Sharon Syme Wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award
United NationsMay 29, 20251 min1,436 views
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- 🏅 Squadron Leader Sharon Syme of Ghana has received the 2024 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award.
- 🎯 This honor recognizes her outstanding dedication to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls during her service with UNISFA.
Promoting Gender Equality in Peacekeeping
- 💡 Syme conducted training for all military personnel in UNISFA on integrating gender issues into peacekeeping operations.
- 🤝 She fostered stronger gender awareness and capacity within UNISFA's military components.
- 👥 Spearheaded patrols comprised of both men and women, designed to address diverse community needs effectively.
Community Engagement and Support
- 💬 Engaged directly with community members, including women, children, and men, to build trust and collaboration.
- 🩺 Collaborated with medical personnel to educate the community on the detrimental effects of harmful cultural practices like female genital mutilation and early marriage.
- ⚖️ Worked alongside the UNPOL Gender Cell and the UNPOL Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Adviser to address critical issues.
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