Published 08:16 IST, October 30th 2020
India boasts of 1.3mn women representatives involved in public policies during UNSC debate
In 2007, India provided UNMIL's first all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU), New Delhi asserted during an open debate at UNSC on women, peace and security
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On Thursday, October 29, India reiterated its representation achievements at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and asserted that over 1.3 million elected women representatives in country le in formulation and implementation of public policies at grassroots level. India in its statement at council furr said that it attaches "utmost importance to representation of women in decision making positions."
In 2007, India provided UNMIL's first all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU), New Delhi asserted during an open debate at UNSC on women, peace and security while ding that it provided critical policing assistance in deterring sexual and -based violence. country has also helped to rebuild safety and confidence among population, statement said.
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"Formed Police Unit-FPU proved to be a strong and visible role model to Liberian women, gaining worldwide attention. India attaches utmost importance to representation of women in decision making positions," statement said.
Committed to Meaningful Participation
statement furr said that India is committed to working for meaningful participation of women in peace and security issues. India's experience of mainstreaming women's leership and political participation will continue to inspire country's actions, it ded. Furr, India also condemned violence against women and girls perpetrated by terrorists that require special attention.
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statement furr ted that conflict and humanitarian crises alrey hold women and girls back from progress. furr burdening of health care and ecomic fall-out of COVID-19 threatens to put women and girls in war-torn, fragile and humanitarian contexts at even higher risk, statement ded.
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(With ANI inputs)
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08:16 IST, October 30th 2020