The Philippines has expressed its support for calls to increase the deployment of women peacekeepers among the United Nations member states.Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, permanent representative of the Philippines to the UN, conveyed this as he outlined the country’s priorities for the Fourth Committee at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly held on Oct. 22.
Undersecretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix argued that “while we have seen some progress in the Women, Peace and Security agenda, from Mali to South Sudan and Kosovo over recent years, yet, too often, women still remain on the margins of peace and political processes.” Aside from the “comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects,” during the committee’s joint general debate, Manalo also conveyed the Philippines’ position on key agenda items on the international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, comprehensive review of special political missions, and the question relating to information.
On the agenda item on information, the Filipino diplomat stressed that “member states and observers should continue to responsibly harness the power of information to promote peace, inclusivity and development.”
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