Military and civilian missions and operations

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Military and civilian missions and operations

The European Union has undertaken many overseas operations, using civilian and military instruments in several countries in three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia), as part of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

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#Women4Security: Balkissa – a Nigerien female gendarme committed to security and stability

Balkissa – a Nigerien female gendarme committed to security and stability / #Women4Security

Balkissa Yayé Goumeye is a gendarme working in Niger’s northern region Agadez. Since 2018, she also serves as EUCAP’s focal point for intelligence techniques at the regional gendarmerie forces. With over 15 years of experience as a female gendarme, she speaks about her career, the difficulties she has faced on her way and shares with us the keys to her success.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2020 - 16:01
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“We need more women in the Mission. Women have a critical role in the success of peace operations,” Maria says.

EU #Women4Security: “Women have a critical role in the success of peace operations” - Maria, monitor at the European Union Monitoring Mission to Georgia

 

Wednesday, 25 November, 2020 - 14:28
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EUPOL COPPS empowers Palestinian women

EU #Women4Security / Civilian CSDP: “You want women to have role models” – EUPOL COPPS empowers Palestinian female lawyers

Lina Zettergren is a Judge Referee at the Supreme Court in her native country, Sweden. She joined EUPOL COPPS as a Senior Criminal Justice Expert in October 2019. In her role in Ramallah, she supports changes in the Palestinian criminal justice system, including issues related to fair trials, witness protection, anti-corruption and access to justice. But if you ask her to name a project especially close to her heart, she will immediately talk about mentoring and empowering female lawyers.

Thursday, 19 November, 2020 - 16:33
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#Women4Security / civilian CSDP: One of Kosovo Police’s first women in uniform – Police Colonel Aferdita Mikullovci

“Remember why you started,” reads the quote hanging on a wall in the South Mitrovica police station. Whenever Aferdita looks at this simple, yet meaningful adage, she is reminded of her first steps in the Kosovo Police School and her never-ending commitment to the service.

Monday, 16 November, 2020 - 11:40
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"Virtual" session of the EUMC at CHODs level

On 5th November, the EU Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) met in videoconference for an informal meeting.

Friday, 13 November, 2020 - 14:22
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