Police Academy, NCM Host Seminar on Women’s Role in Peacekeeping

The Police Academy, headed by Major General Hani Abu Al-Makarem, in cooperation with the National Council for Women, led by Counselor Amal Ammar, organized a wide-ranging seminar on Wednesday under the title “The Role of Women in Peacekeeping.” The event marked the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on “Women, Peace, and Security.”

It took place at the Egyptian Center for Training on Peacekeeping Operations, affiliated with the Academy.

The seminar was attended by a number of high ranking international figures, including Major General Hani Abu Al-Makarem, Assistant Minister of Interior and President of the Police Academy; Counselor Amal Ammar, representative of the National Council for Women; Marwa Alam El-Din, representative of UN Women; and María Tarancón Sanz, Director of the Spanish Cooperation Program in Egypt.

In her remarks, Counselorp Ammar expressed her gratitude to the Police Academy, the Peacekeeping Training Center, and UN Women, emphasizing that such cooperation highlights the critical role women play in peacekeeping and in building resilient, stable societies.

She noted that the seminar reflects Egypt’s continued support for Security Council Resolution 1325 and reaffirms the country’s commitment to empowering women in times of peace and conflict, while promoting gender equality in all areas of peacebuilding.

Counselor Ammar also underscored Egypt’s dedication to promoting women’s participation on international platforms, reinforcing their role in regional and global affairs, and showcasing the true potential of Egyptian women in contributing to global peace and security.