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Malawi Police Service to conduct first-ever barrier assessment with support from the Elsie Initiative Fund

Lilongwe/New York, 27 April 2026 — The Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) today announced that the Malawi Police Service (MPS) has been selected as the newest recipient of funding to conduct a Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP) barrier assessment. It will be Malawi’s first application of the MOWIP methodology and represents a major step in strengthening the country’s meaningful participation of uniformed women in United Nations (UN) peace operations.  Implemented in … Continue reading Malawi Police Service to conduct first-ever barrier assessment with support from the Elsie Initiative Fund

Liberia launches Elsie Initiative Fund project to advance gender‑responsive peacekeeping

Monrovia, 10 February 2026 — The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and UN Women Liberia have officially launched a new Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) project aimed at strengthening the institution’s gender‑responsive peacekeeping capabilities. This two‑year project will deliver targeted interventions to remove barriers faced by women in the AFL and expand the pool of Liberian … Continue reading Liberia launches Elsie Initiative Fund project to advance gender‑responsive peacekeeping

Peacekeeping and Parenting: How Uruguay’s women in uniform balance duty and family

Balancing family responsibilities with professional duties remains a major challenge for uniformed personnel in United Nations Peace Operations. In many societies, social norms place the burden of caregiving disproportionately on women—often limiting their career opportunities, including participation in peacekeeping missions. To help reduce this barrier, the Uruguay Armed Forces (UAF) launched a pilot family support … Continue reading Peacekeeping and Parenting: How Uruguay’s women in uniform balance duty and family