CLEAN : International women's day: portrait of Cyprus peacekeeping chief

Elizabeth Speller, head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus, discusses her role and the importance of gender representation in peacekeeping. She highlights the challenges and opportunities in increasing female participation in military and police roles. Speller emphasizes the need for peacekeeping missions to engage with communities and the UN's goal to achieve 50% female leadership in missions. She stresses the responsibility to support younger women in advancing their careers.

What is the primary role of Elizabeth Speller in the UN peacekeeping mission?

What percentage of the military personnel in the mission are female?

What challenges does Elizabeth Speller identify in increasing the number of women in peacekeeping roles?

Why does Elizabeth Speller believe it is important for peacekeeping missions to relate to the communities they serve?

What initiative is the Secretary General trying to implement regarding female leadership in peacekeeping missions?