boys, and girls experience conflict differently and, as a result, they have distinct needs in the post-conflict phase. Contrary to common belief, women are both victims of, and participants in armed conflict. Increasingly, gender considerations are recognized as a vital component of plans and programmes to avoid, mitigate and resolve conflict situations, and to build sustainable peace. Gender perspectives must be integrated in all aspects of UN peace operations to ensure that interventions are relevant to all stakeholders involved, responsive to their needs, and effective in its promotion of equality. Research shows that female peacekeepers can play a key role in improving access and support for local women; facilitating communication with
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Yet, this is an exaggeration, and the current commitment shows a sharp decline in Canadian participation in UN peacekeeping. Peacekeeping has been shown to be a proud Canadian tradition but its current contribution is meager. Much to the surprise of most Canadians, as of March 2007, Canada ranked 59th out of 114 countries in terms of military and police contributions to UN operations. While a growing number of states are recognizing what Canada has long acknowledged, that peacekeeping is beneficial to the international community,
Canada’s financial contribution to the UN peacekeeping budget is minimal. Canada contributed 3 percent of the 2006 assessed contributions to UN Peacekeeping Budget of about $4.75 billion. Canada has an exemplary record in UN peacekeeping, yet the extent of its contribution, both in terms of peacekeeping personnel and percentage of cost of peacekeeping missions, are on a clear decline.
As an increasing number of states are becoming more involved in UN peacekeeping, and as the cost of peacekeeping is increasing, Canada is contributing less. The extent to which Canada’s future commitment to UN Peacekeeping will be sustained or increased remains to be …show more content…
Politicians and diplomats, for example, have been active in negotiating peace in a number of countries. Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other Canadian police forces have performed policing functions in countries including the former Yugoslavia and Haiti, helping to improve the stability in those countries. Canadian police have also provided training for police forces, encouraging respect for human rights in the administration of justice and closer ties between the officers and the community. Other Canadian civilians have played an important role in extending democracy around the world by preparing and monitoring elections in countries such as Namibia and
Yet, this is an exaggeration, and the current commitment shows a sharp decline in Canadian participation in UN peacekeeping. Peacekeeping has been shown to be a proud Canadian tradition but its current contribution is meager. Much to the surprise of most Canadians, as of March 2007, Canada ranked 59th out of 114 countries in terms of military and police contributions to UN operations. While a growing number of states are recognizing what Canada has long acknowledged, that peacekeeping is beneficial to the international community,
Canada’s financial contribution to the UN peacekeeping budget is minimal. Canada contributed 3 percent of the 2006 assessed contributions to UN Peacekeeping Budget of about $4.75 billion. Canada has an exemplary record in UN peacekeeping, yet the extent of its contribution, both in terms of peacekeeping personnel and percentage of cost of peacekeeping missions, are on a clear decline.
As an increasing number of states are becoming more involved in UN peacekeeping, and as the cost of peacekeeping is increasing, Canada is contributing less. The extent to which Canada’s future commitment to UN Peacekeeping will be sustained or increased remains to be …show more content…
Politicians and diplomats, for example, have been active in negotiating peace in a number of countries. Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other Canadian police forces have performed policing functions in countries including the former Yugoslavia and Haiti, helping to improve the stability in those countries. Canadian police have also provided training for police forces, encouraging respect for human rights in the administration of justice and closer ties between the officers and the community. Other Canadian civilians have played an important role in extending democracy around the world by preparing and monitoring elections in countries such as Namibia and