Vietnam calls for increased participation of women in peace-building, negotiations
(VOVWORLD) -Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Tra, Charge d'affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the UN, highlighted Vietnam’s commitments to promoting women’s advancement while addressing an open debate of the UN Security Council on Thursday.
 Nguyen Phuong Tra, Chargé d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, speaking at the event. Photo: Vu Hieu/Vietnam+
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The commitment has its root in women's role and great contributions to Vietnam's history of struggling for national independence and development, Tra told the debate, themed “Strengthening Women's Resilience and Leadership as a Path to Peace in Regions Plagued by Armed Groups.”
She said Vietnam has sent female officers to UN peacekeeping missions and wishes that women will have more favorable conditions to contribute to UN peacekeeping operations, adding that Vietnam has made active contributions to the UN agenda on women, peace and security, especially in its capacity as non-permanent member of the Security Council.
Vietnam is committed to contributing international efforts in promoting the agenda on women, peace and security, the diplomat affirmed.