Robles advierte en la ONU de que la paz no puede construirse de espaldas a las mujeres
La ministra de Defensa pide elevar al 15 la presencia femenina en las operaciones militares de Naciones Unidas
Defence Minister Margarita Robles warned at the United Nations on Monday of the necessity for women's involvement in conflict resolution, emphasizing that "peace cannot be built behind the backs of half of humanity." During the high-level meeting on women, peace, and security in New York, Robles proposed a minimum of 5% female participation in military forces, with a target of over 15% for nations already with a substantial presence of women in their armies – Spain currently stands at 13.4%.
Furthermore, she urged a rise in women's participation in UN military missions, suggesting a percentage range of 13% to 15%. Currently, women make up 10.6% of Spanish contingents abroad in military missions. Robles suggested creating a badge or recognition for military personnel who accumulate service time in peace operations, serving as an incentive.
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