Rwandan policewoman on peacekeeping mission in South Sudan commended

Ruyenzi is currently leading a contingent of 160 Rwandan peacekeepers deployed as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Via its twitter wall, the UN said policewomen such as Rwandan Teddy Ruyenzi, play a crucial role in UN peacekeeping missions around the world, especially in societies where women are discriminated.

The contingent Ruyenzi heads is 50 percent female and 50 percent male.
She said Rwanda has the largest number of women soldiers in UN peacekeeping missions around the world.

“Working professionally where we fight gender-based violence, patrolling and many more sets us apart from other peacekeepers,” she said, referring to Rwandan peacekeepers encouraging more women to join the Rwandan National Police.