The UN is keen to increase the number of female peacekeepers.
A team of 157 cadets are put through their paces during a UN peacekeeping training programme at the Khawla bint Al Azwar Military School in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
The women could soon be engaged in challenging situations around the world.
Brig Afra Al Falasi, commander of the military school, rallies the troops for another day of crucial training.
The trainees aim to make a difference in the world.
The UAE has trained more than 350 peacekeepers under a partnership between the General Women's Union, UN Women and the Ministry of Defence.
The cadets must complete eight weeks of military training and another two weeks focused on peacekeeping.
The trainees have come to Abu Dhabi from around the world.
The Emirates is the first country to train UN Women peacekeepers under an agreement signed in September 2018.
Doha Harbi Sharhan from Iraq is excited to be given the opportunity to serve in a military setting.
Fatima Anne T Mendy from Gambia feels confident she can defend herself and others in any situation.
The UN is keen to increase the number of female peacekeepers.
A team of 157 cadets are put through their paces during a UN peacekeeping training programme at the Khawla bint Al Azwar Military School in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
The women could soon be engaged in challenging situations around the world.
Brig Afra Al Falasi, commander of the military school, rallies the troops for another day of crucial training.
The trainees aim to make a difference in the world.
The UAE has trained more than 350 peacekeepers under a partnership between the General Women's Union, UN Women and the Ministry of Defence.
The cadets must complete eight weeks of military training and another two weeks focused on peacekeeping.
The trainees have come to Abu Dhabi from around the world.
The Emirates is the first country to train UN Women peacekeepers under an agreement signed in September 2018.
Doha Harbi Sharhan from Iraq is excited to be given the opportunity to serve in a military setting.
Fatima Anne T Mendy from Gambia feels confident she can defend herself and others in any situation.
The UN is keen to increase the number of female peacekeepers.