Africa-Press – Uganda. Thirty-three female peacekeepers from 15 United Nations member states, including Uganda, have successfully completed advanced training in peacekeeping and drone operations at the United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe.
The participants undertook the 5th Women’s Outreach Course alongside the Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot and Trainer of Trainers Course. The program was conducted by the United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations, with support from the Government of Canada.
Designed to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in peacekeeping missions, the training equipped participants with advanced technological and operational skills, preparing them for deployment in complex peacekeeping environments worldwide.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Brigadier General Charity Bainababo, Director of Women Affairs in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), praised the collaboration between Uganda, the United Nations, and development partners. She noted Uganda’s commitment as a host nation to providing world-class training facilities and logistical support to ensure peacekeeping personnel are fully prepared.
Brig Gen Bainababo highlighted the drone pilot course as a significant innovation in modern military training. “Technology now plays a critical role in peacekeeping operations. By equipping personnel with these capabilities, we enhance mission efficiency and safety,” she said.
She also acknowledged the United Nations’ leadership and extended gratitude to the Governments of Canada and Japan for their financial and technical support.
Pamela Kertland, Consul General of Canada to Uganda, lauded the initiative as a landmark effort in empowering women and promoting gender equality in international peace operations. “Inclusive peacekeeping is effective peacekeeping,” she said, urging graduates to leverage their training and leadership to shape the future of peace operations.
The training featured expert facilitators, including Col Vincent Douniaux (Belgium), Lt Col Hind Jirari (France), Mr. Paulin Djomo Metanhi (Cameroon), and Mr. Emmanuel Ngor, Chief of Regional Technology Service, among others.
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