{{Rwanda peacekeepers under Rwanbatt41 joined Darfur women to celebrate international women’s day. The celebration started with march from El-Fasher Midwife School to the Ministry of Social Affairs where the colorful event was held on 12th March 2014. }}
The day was supposed to be held on 8th March 2014 but was postponed due to other programmes by the Darfur Authority.
The same event was separately celebrated in Bangui on 10th March 2014 where Gen Martin Tumenta, Force Commander for the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA) was the guest of honor.
He lauded women’s efforts in MISCA operations. Rwanda female peacekeepers under Rwamechbatt1 attended the event.
In Darfur celebrations, the guest of honor was Dr. Aisha Laraba Abdullahi, the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs. She urged the participants to join effort in empowering gender equality as they strive to eliminate poverty for sustainable development.
“All of us benefit when women and girls – sisters, friends and colleagues can reach their full potential”, said Dr. Aisha
Thereafter, Rwanbatt41 female peacekeepers with the Rwanda Military contingent proceeded to the Rwanbatt41 Headquarters Super Camp where they planted trees as a symbol of peace in Darfur.
Among the high profile dignitaries present were H.E. Osman Mohamed XausieWari (Federal Governor) of Northern Darfur, UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative for the UN, Ambassador Joseph Mutaboba, UNAMID Force Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Norbert Kalimba, Rwanda Military contingent commander Col SK Baguma and many others.
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