Angelina Jolie calls for more women in UN peacekeeping at United Nations meeting in London

The transcript discusses the importance of peacekeeping and the need for increased female participation in UN military and policing operations. It emphasizes that peacekeeping must focus on the rights and protection of women to be effective. The speaker acknowledges the efforts of various UN bodies and individuals in promoting gender equality in peacekeeping. A call to action is made for nations to commit to these goals, highlighting the importance of implementation over mere agreement. The challenges of unmet commitments and ignored resolutions are also addressed.

What is one of the key commitments made by the UN and UK Government regarding peacekeeping?

• Increasing the number of male peacekeepers

• Doubling the number of women in military and policing operations

• Reducing the number of peacekeeping missions

• Focusing solely on military effectiveness

Why is the involvement of women crucial in peacekeeping operations?

• To increase the number of peacekeepers

• To gain and maintain the trust of local populations

• To focus on international law

• To reduce the cost of operations

Who was recognized as the international military gender advocate of the year?

• Major Osaka

• Department of Peacekeeping

• Secretary General

• UN High Level Panel

What does the speaker urge countries to do regarding the communique?

• Ignore it

• Endorse it

• Criticize it

• Delay its implementation

What is considered more important than signing an agreement according to the speaker?

• Reducing the number of peacekeepers

• Publicizing the agreement

• Implementation of the commitments

• Increasing the number of agreements