On October 25, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department (Ministry of National Defense) coordinated with the United Nations Development Program in Vietnam (UNDP) and the Vietnam Women's Museum to organize an exchange program and photo exhibition "Vietnamese female soldiers in United Nations peacekeeping operations." Attending the program were Colonel Mac Duc Trong, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department; Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam; Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union. The program is a forum for sharing experiences, seeking new methods, and raising awareness of the contributions of female soldiers to United Nations peacekeeping operations; aiming to increase and promote the full and meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations. At the same time, the activity also contributes to affirming Vietnam's consistent commitment to Resolution No. 1325 of the United Nations Security Council on Women, Peace and Security as well as responding to the National Action Program on Women, Peace and Security. The exhibition includes photos recording memorable moments in the process of participating in the United Nations peacekeeping mission of Vietnamese female soldiers over the past 10 years; honoring the beauty, talent as well as contributions to the peacekeeping mission of female soldiers, at the same time further enhancing public understanding of the issue of women, peace and security. Nearly 100 photos displayed at the exhibition were taken by Vietnamese soldiers directly participating in activities at UN peacekeeping missions, providing an opportunity for the public to better understand their arduous and meaningful journeys at remote missions, and are living proof of the courage, resilience, and humane spirit of Vietnamese female soldiers. "The photos express the deep desire for peace of the Vietnamese people - a nation that has experienced fierce wars and understands very well the great value of peace. This aspiration is carried by Vietnamese female soldiers in carrying out their missions in conflict zones, contributing to building sustainable peace," Colonel Mac Duc Trong emphasized. In addition, many photos clearly reflect the difficulties and challenges that female soldiers face, from the time of registration, through the rigorous training process, to performing their duties at the mission. Many female soldiers had to temporarily put aside their family life and overcome personal obstacles to contribute to the noble international mission; at the same time, it showed the closeness and sharing of Vietnamese female soldiers with local people through medical, educational, cultural and social security activities. Although far from the Fatherland, they still carry the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers - the spirit of humanity and responsibility, connecting friendship between nations, spreading the good values ​​of peace. The exhibition is open to the public from October 25 to November 8, 2024 at the Vietnam Women's Museum (36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). At the program, delegates also had the opportunity to interact with special guests - commanders, officers, and female soldiers who have made many contributions and special experiences during their participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. To date, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense has deployed 18 female soldiers as individuals (15.12%) and 129 female soldiers as units (13.87%). Vietnam has been striving to maintain an increasing proportion of women participating in UN peacekeeping operations in accordance with the United Nations' goals. Vietnamese female soldiers are deployed to UN field missions to perform various tasks such as staff officers on operations, intelligence, training, military-civilian coordination, logistics, military provisions, equipment, military observers, and liaison officers. For unit formations, Vietnamese female soldiers are in charge of commanding Field Hospitals, managing logistics, administrative staff, engineering, military medicine, and even protecting forces. Many Vietnamese female soldiers have been and are performing tasks at missions with doctoral and master's degrees; At the end of his term, he was highly appreciated by the United Nations leaders and the mission leaders, awarded medals and assessed as having completed his tasks excellently.

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