Policing

Will Cyprus ever see a female police chief?

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August 3, 2026

Since the establishment of the Cyprus Police in 1964, women have served within the force, yet no woman has ever held the positions of chief, deputy chief, or assistant chief of police. Current figures show that women comprise approximately 28% of all police officers in Cyprus, with their distribution varying by rank: they make up 30% of constables and special constables, 21% of sergeants, 12% of officers, and 13% of senior officers.

Executive summary of the police leadership in England and Wales commission report

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July 14, 2026

A major new report by the UK Police Leadership Commission has called for a fundamental overhaul of police leadership in England and Wales, warning that leadership standards across the service are not consistently strong enough to maintain public confidence and trust

Toronto Students Spend Summer Serving with Police

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July 14, 2026

The Toronto Police Service’s Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) is providing 165 young people across the Greater Toronto Area with more than just summer employment

Learning from Sweden’s experience for more gender-equal police structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and the region

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July 14, 2026

Representatives of women police officers’ associations from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia recently visited Stockholm to exchange experiences with the Swedish Police Authority on advancing gender equality within police institutions

One woman, 30 applicants: Hiring fairly under a microscope

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July 2, 2026

A police chief reflects on rooting for the only woman in a command-level hiring process and the steps leaders can take to keep bias — positive or negative — from influencing the outcome

Indonesia to host international women police conference in Bali

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June 23, 2026

Indonesia is set to host the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Conference in Bali from September 20-24, 2026, marking a significant moment for global collaboration among women in law enforcement

Women On The Frontlines: The Changing Face Of India’s Protection Forces

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June 2, 2026

India’s protection services are undergoing a visible transformation as women increasingly step into roles once considered exclusively male

Strengthening Gender Responsive Policing in Balochistan

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June 2, 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with support from the European Union’s Deliver Justice Project, has taken a major step toward strengthening women’s roles in law enforcement in Balochistan, Pakistan

The Liberia National Police's Mariam Francis Is Rewriting the Uniform

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April 14, 2026

From civil society to the inner offices of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Mariam Francis represents a deliberate shift in how women engage with policing and public security

Review finds ‘clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within The Police Service of Northern Ireland

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April 13, 2026

A new review has exposed pervasive sexism and misogyny within the Police Service of Northern Ireland

Syria opens women’s police training institute near Damascus

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March 16, 2026

A new women’s police training institute has been inaugurated near Damascus, marking a notable, though still limited, step toward expanding women’s participation in Syria’s security sector

Africa Recommends Women’s Policing Inclusion in UN Security Strategy

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February 12, 2026

The African Union’s A3 members on the UN Security Council - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Liberia - have placed women’s policing at the center of their vision for more effective peacekeeping

Strengthening Policing Institutions for a Safer Somalia

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January 26, 2026

In 2025, Somalia recorded improved civilian–police relations and strengthened institutional accountability through the Joint Police Programme Phase II (JPP II), anchored in the New Policing Model and supported by the European Union and the United Kingdom

Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ addresses workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy

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January 5, 2026

A former police officer in China is using stand-up comedy as an unconventional but powerful platform to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage women’s empowerment within a highly conservative social context

Philippine Officials share gender mainstreaming expertise with Cambodia National Police

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January 5, 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime convened a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop and Dialogue in Siem Reap focused on advancing women’s meaningful participation in the security sector, with particular attention to policing

OSCE supports mentoring programme to advance women’s leadership in Ukraine’s National Police

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October 23, 2025

The OSCE Secretariat’s Gender Issues Programme held a two-day training for 21 mentors participating in Ukraine’s first Mentoring Programme for Women Police Officers, part of a joint initiative between the National Police of Ukraine and the OSCE’s WIN Project

Sharjah Police celebrates Emirati Women’s Day

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September 11, 2025

Female officers from across departments participated in the event, which included a panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for women in the security sector

EU, UN Women, and Pakistan's Federal Judicial Academy advance gender-responsive policing

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September 2, 2025

A three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) successfully equipped 27 police instructors, including 18 women and 9 men from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and NACTA

Celebrating Women in Policing

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August 21, 2025

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation recently hosted its 8th annual “Wonder Women of Metro” event, spotlighting the exceptional contributions of women in law enforcement. The event honored four standout individuals whose dedication and bravery exemplify the evolving role of women in policing.

Bangladesh Ends Use of “Mister” when Addressing Women Officials in Public Service Protocol

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July 14, 2025

The government announced that it would review and reform the entire public service protocol to reflect appropriate and respectful forms of address, reaffirming the use of “Madam” for women officials

The Philippine National Police Launches Women’s Support Network to Advance Gender-Responsive Policing

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July 7, 2025

A key feature of the event was the nationwide oath-taking of the PNP Women’s Support Network Project Team, highlighting the important role of women in promoting gender-responsive policing and aims to support balanced leadership, professional development, and holistic support for women in the police service.

Strengthening Gender Equality in Police Forces Costa Rica and The Carter Center at UN CSW69

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May 1, 2025

Costa Rica and the Carter Center discuss gender equality in policing at CSW69.

High Court Ruling Limits Met Police's Ability to Dismiss Officers Without Vetting Clearance

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February 20, 2025

Sergeant Lino Di Maria successfully challenged his dismissal following the removal of his vetting clearance due to sexual assault allegations

Advancing Gender Equality in the Moldovan Police

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January 6, 2025

Research advocates for gender-sensitive training for all police personnel, fostering a supportive environment for women, leadership development programmes for women, addressing gender-based violence, psychological support and mentorship networks

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Equipping female police officers

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December 17, 2024

Brenda Gasparini emphasises the importance of mentorship, confidence-building, and institutional support in advancing female police officers

Peru: Protesters call for police reform to end femicides

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December 3, 2024

Thousands protested against GBV and femicide, as well as denounced police culpability and government inaction, as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

NYPD appoints 2nd woman to lead the force

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November 29, 2024

Jessica Tisch becomes the second woman to lead the NYPD, marking a historic step for women in law enforcement.

Mary Catherine Demontato, UN Police In South Sudan: “When You Empower A Woman, You Build A Nation.”

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October 17, 2024

Mary Catherine Demontano, a UN Police officer in Aweil, South Sudan, champions women's empowerment as essential for nation-building and peacekeeping.

A US National Movement to Advance Women in Policing - Why It Could Result in Safer Communities

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September 30, 2024

Research indicates that female officers tend to use less aggressive tactics, excel in de-escalating conflicts, and are often viewed as more approachable by community members.

Strengthening Women's Security: Key Initiatives from the Metropolitan Police's VAWG Strategy

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August 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Police has recently implemented several key initiatives aimed at improving the safety of women and girls in London by enhancing accountability, and trust between women and the police

South African police celebrate national women's month

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August 16, 2024

Lieutenant General Maropeng Johanna Mamotheti celebrated for leading over 19,000 officers in crime prevention efforts

Women’s Inclusion and Barriers to Participation in Armed Forces in Nigeria

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August 5, 2024

This study provides a desk review of existing evidence and research to enhance women’s participation and inclusion in the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force

Empowering Change: UNODC and Pakistani police train women officers in gender-responsive policing

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June 28, 2024

80% of participants had not previously received instruction on similar gender-responsive training

Chief inspector who has championed safety of women appointed MBE

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June 18, 2024

Chief Inspector Caroline Hay is the first City of London Police officer to be awarded an honour by His Majesty King Charles III

Canadian advocates want changes to police investigating police gender-based violence accusations

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May 22, 2024

Proposals include hiring more women and reallocating resources

Thailand hosts regional workshop on community-oriented policing

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May 15, 2024

In the words of Brigadier General Nov Ratana: “Women can serve communities and the nation”

Women in Security – the Czech Republic

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May 15, 2024

The Czech Republic is a small country of 10 million people located in the centre of Europe. Following the fall of communism and the breakup with Slovakia, Czechia became a member of NATO and the EU.

Analysis of Gender Equality within the Security Sector in Indonesia

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April 25, 2024

Indonesia's geographical diversity can pose logistical challenges in implementing gender equality initiatives uniformly across regions due to remote and isolated areas that may face additional barriers to promoting gender equality in security sectors due to limited infrastructure and resources.

Vietnam adopts its first Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan

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April 17, 2024

Vietnam is the third ASEAN member state to adopt the WPS agenda

Montenegro hosts the Gender World Congress of Women Police Officers

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April 17, 2024

Harmful stereotypes continue to be a barrier to women's representation in policing

Women and Specialised Police Teams (SPTs) in UN Peace Operations

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March 25, 2024

International Peace Institute advises institutional reforms necessary to increase women's representation in SPTs

Pakistani woman police officer saves the life of a woman threatened by a mob in Lahore

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March 18, 2024

Gulberg SDPO Sheharbano Naqvi recommended for the Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal

The 30 × 30 initiative: Seeking to improve public safety and transform departments by advancing women in policing

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March 18, 2024

A US grassroots coalition of police leaders, researchers, police professional organizations, and policymakers

Women’s Central Role in Transforming the French Police

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March 7, 2024

Women account for 29.4% of police officers in France

Exchanging ideas to close the gender gap in South and South-East Asia

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March 7, 2024

Participants from across South and South-East Asia attended the Regional Workshop on Gender-Responsive Community-Oriented Policing

Women in forensics receive training under Papua New Guinea-Australian Policing Partnership

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February 14, 2024

Detective Senior Constable Hakaiwa and Constable Koma undergo Scenes of Crime Officer training

South Wales Police celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

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February 12, 2024

An opportunity to celebrate women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to keep South Wales safe

Singaporean Project: Her Police Story

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February 7, 2024

Sisters, Mums and Ma'ams

Mentorship initiative empowers women in policing in The Gambia

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January 22, 2024

Mentor-mentee scheme between The Gambia and UK builds exchanges and addresses gender disparities within the police sectors

South African women’s group trains police to respond to gender-based violence

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January 17, 2024

Sixty-six officers graduate from GBV survivor-centric training modules

Indonesian Peacekeeper to Receive 2023 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award

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November 15, 2023

At 27-years-old, Police First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti is the youngest recipient of the award

Promoting Women in Law Enforcement in the Asia-Pacific

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November 13, 2023

Women are often excluded from specialised and continuous training programmes

Do women make organisations better?

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November 1, 2023

Here is a clip of the BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour programme broadcast on 26th September 2023 which asks the above question and gives the example of policing.

Breaking barriers: A female forensic eye in a male-dominated field

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August 23, 2023

My name is Laura Mitton and I hold the rank of Warrant Officer in the South African Police Service. I am currently employed as a Forensic Analyst specialising in Forensic Ballistics and I work at the Forensic Science Laboratory located in Cape Town, South Africa. This has been my story thus far.

Increasing Security Using Women’s Police Stations: Argentine and Brazilian Case Studies

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August 21, 2023

As an advocacy organisation, SecurityWomen promotes the increased representation of women in police, military, and peacekeeping forces ­– with the goal of changing the culture of these institutions and structures to improve overall security. Both Argentina and Brazil’s implementation of women’s police stations, where policing is only by women and where only victims of male violence are received, provide interesting case studies to show exactly how society can benefit from a new policing culture...one that is not hyper-masculinised.

Number of Kenyan women police officers almost halves between 2018 and 2023

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August 14, 2023

The number of women officers in the Kenya Police Service dropped from 14,042 in 2018 to 7,457 in 2023

WIIS Brussels recommends 10 gender-sensitive policies to improve women's representation in security and counterterrorism sectors

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August 14, 2023

Global average number of women serving in the military increases by 1.2%, number of women police officers decreases by 1.3%

What is the way forward for the Metropolitan Police Service?

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June 30, 2023

SecurityWomen advocates for the safe inclusion of women in the security sector, and recent reviews of the Metropolitan Police have demonstrated the need for better standards within policing. Our first article begins a series by SecurityWomen that will outline the problems raised by recent reports and follow the ongoing reviews into police vetting practices, code of ethics consultations, and the future direction of the Met Police.

First woman New York Police Chief steps down amidst rumours of other appointees in the department undermining her authority

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June 19, 2023

After 18 months as New York police chief, Keechant Sewell resigns suddenly

ELSIE Initiative Call for Proposals

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April 5, 2023

On Thursday (30th March) representatives from around the world met in New York to launch a new call for proposals to fund projects, assessments and schemes to support the greater inclusion of women in peacekeeping operations. The Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) has awarded over 17 million dollars' worth of funding to support the increased representation of women in security services since its creation in 2019.

New grant to Zambia to boost women peacekeepers

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February 12, 2023

Zambia’s police force will receive a grant of nearly $1 million to boost women’s participation in UN peace operations.

UK to host UNPOL’s Women’s Command course in March 2023

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February 7, 2023

UK is to host the United Nations Police (UNPOL) Women’s Command Development course at Canterbury Christ Church University in March 2023.

Record 40 per cent of chief constables are now women amid anti-misogyny drive

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January 17, 2023

19 of the 49 chief constable posts in England and Wales are held by women, nearly five times the number in 2019 when there were only four.

SecurityWomen participates in UNODC symposium on crime in East Africa region

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January 10, 2023

SecurityWomen participated in a regional symposium organised by the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held in Nairobi on 15-16 December 2022.

Women in UN Police play critical role in fostering community trust and protecting most vulnerable groups.

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November 21, 2022

Female UN police officers play a vital role in fostering trust with local communities and protecting the most vulnerable groups, including women and children.

UN Woman Police Officer of the Year 2022

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September 1, 2022

Chief Warrant Officer Alizeta Kabore Kinda of Burkina Faso has become the 12th recipient of the United Nations Award for Woman Police Officer of the Year. She is the first member of the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to be awarded this honour.

Gender violence in Pakistan: women fighting back

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May 26, 2022

Hundreds if not thousands of women are murdered, kidnapped and assaulted each year in Pakistan. A 2018 survey estimated 1 in 3 women experienced domestic violence, but conviction rates are extremely low. It is being described by some in Pakistan as a ‘gender violence epidemic.’ Now Pakistani women are demanding action to address the vast scale of violence.

Removing Barriers for Women in Law Enforcement in Canada

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March 26, 2022

Superintendent Kara Triance is the first female Officer in Charge at the Kelowna Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment. SecurityWomen supports women like Kara and the work they do for gender diversity.

Two Women’s Experience of UK Policing

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March 24, 2022

Sisters Torie Harrison and Georgie Watts both serve as police officers in Northamptonshire. SecurityWomen hopes that female role models like these sisters will encourage more women and girls to make a career in policing.

2022 needs to be the year when UK police rebuild trust with the public

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March 14, 2022

2021 was a watershed year for UK police services in particular the London Met. British policing needs regain the trust of women whose experiences of sexual and domestic abuse have been dismissed or belittled. The way in which key initiatives are implemented in 2022 will be critical for restoring the public’s trust in the police.

More than 100 new police officers set to join Staffordshire’s police force in coming year

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February 10, 2022

Staffordshire police force's recent recruits will include more women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds than ever before.

Celebrating 50 years of women in the South African Police Service

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February 4, 2022

As a celebration of National Police Day in South Africa, female police officers in Ekurhuleni were reaffirmed.

Keechant Sewell to Become First Woman to Lead New York City Police Department

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December 19, 2021

Keechant Sewell will become New York City’s first female police commissioner, taking over the nation’s largest police force at a critical moment.

UK Government commits to recruiting more women to the armed forces but leaves rape and sexual abuse cases in the hands of military courts.

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December 8, 2021

UK POLICE NEED TO REBUILD BOND OF TRUST WITH WOMEN

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October 4, 2021

“A precious bond of trust has been damaged” said Met Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick, following the sentencing of Sarah Everard’s murderer to whole life imprisonment.

Would Having More Female Officers Improve Policing?

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June 24, 2021

A Washington Post study suggests that, on average, women are less likely to unnecessarily search cars or people.

UN Women Launches A New Global Police Handbook

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February 8, 2021

Today, UN Women, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) and the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) launched a new Handbook on Gender-Responsive Police Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence.

New Zealand Introduces Hijabs Into Official Police Uniform

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November 28, 2020

New Zealand’s national police service has added a “specially designed hijab” to its official uniform in an effort to match the demographics of the community, reduce crime and allow Muslim officers to serve while appropriately meeting their personal needs.

Standing up for Vulnerable South Sudanese: UN Woman Police Officer of the Year

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November 1, 2020

Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo, Gender Adviser at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has won 2020 UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award, in honour of her work supporting vulnerable groups, such as women, girls, children, and people with disabilities.

Women in Law Enforcement in the ASEAN Region

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October 17, 2020

In the ASEAN region – consisting of Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia,Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – female policing is comparatively low in contrast to the remaining world states.

Vulnerability requires sensitivity and more police women: A personal testimony

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October 16, 2020

Rotherham became the epicentre of a child sexual abuse scandal in 2014. A key element to the national outrage was the lack of police protection for the victims, many of whose statements were ignored at police stations.

For Women in Afghan Security Forces, A Daily Battle

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September 6, 2020

Among Afghani police forces, which have been the focus of diversification efforts for years, women still make up only 2.8 percent of employees — and that is the highest level in 18 years. It is not because qualified, willing women are lacking. It is because to join the police is to endure abuse and degradation.

Women Can’t Fix Policing If They Don’t Want The Job

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August 26, 2020

At a time where discussions on police reform are taking place all across the country, some have posited the solution of more women in law enforcement.

'Hire more women' has been touted as a quick fix to police brutality since Rodney King. Here's why empty calls for equality fail.

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August 4, 2020

Gender discrimination laws don't stop women from being tokenized and harassed.

The U.S. Needs Sweeping Police Reform. Let’s Start With Women.

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June 11, 2020

Less than 48 hours after the debut of a documentary about the Minneapolis Police Department, a male police officer knelt on the neck of an unarmed black man as three other male police officers either knelt on his back and legs or stood by watching. Nearly nine minutes later, George Floyd was dead. Most media reports mention the races of the four police officers—two white, two Asian. Few, if any, mention their gender.

Black Lives Matter

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June 8, 2020

SecurityWomen condemns police brutality in any form in any country and systemic racism that leads to deaths of black people.

Can Women Make a Difference?

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May 19, 2020

In this article, contrasts are made on considerations of gender in the 5-year plans of South Africa's Department of Defence (DOD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS)

Directory of Female Experts within CAR Defence and Security Forces to Boost Women Leadership

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May 14, 2020

Women in uniform in the Central African Republic are counting on a newly launched Defence Forces Official Directory of Female Experts to help push for better representation of women in decision-making positions. The document, produced with MINUSCA support, was handed over to Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada at a ceremony held in Bangui on 11 March 2020, just three days after the celebration of International Women’s Day.

‘Be a Force for All’ Recruitment Campaign: the questions we should be asking….

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April 8, 2020

Law enforcement in the United Kingdom is organised separately in each of the legal systems of the United Kingdom: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Most law enforcement is carried out by police officers serving in regional police services (known as territorial police forces) within one of those jurisdictions. These regional services are complemented by UK-wide agencies, such as the National Crime Agency and the national specialist units of certain territorial police forces, such as the Specialist Operations directorate of the Metropolitan Police.

Spain Appoints Its First Ever Female Police Chief

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January 23, 2020

Spain recently appointed a woman to head the country's oldest police force, the Guardia Civil, for the first time in the agency's 175-year history. The interior ministry said in a statement it had appointed Maria Gamez, formerly the central government representative in the southern province of Malaga, as the "first woman" at the helm of the 80,000-strong Guardia Civil force.

Meet South Africa’s First Black Female Police Pilot, Refilwe Ledwaba

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January 22, 2020

“I never thought aviation or becoming a pilot was a viable career choice for me as I have never seen anyone that looks like me following that career,” that is a quote from Refilwe Ledwaba, South African Police Service’s first female pilot.

UN Female Police Officer of the Year, Major Seynabou Diouf of Senegal

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November 5, 2019

November 5, 2019:Major Seynabou Diouf of the Senegal National Police has been selected as the 2019 United Nations Female Police Officer of the Year.

Can American Police Close the Gender Gap?

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August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019: Erica Hicks left a comfortable job to fulfill her dream of becoming a New Jersey police officer.“I want to give back to my community,” she says. “I want to protect and serve.”But thanks to a new fitness test imposed by a little-known state commission, the odds for her success have considerably decreased. In just one year, since the rule created by the New Jersey Police Training Commission was enacted, New Jersey almost tripled the rate of women failing police academy physical tests.

Rwandan Female Police Officers Scaling Heights Of Policing Career

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May 30, 2019

May 30, 2019: In March 2019, the United Nations expressed its gratitude to a Rwandan Police Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP) Teddy Ruyenzi, for her outstanding role in UN peacekeeping. ACP Ruyenzi, who is among the top most senior police officers at the rank of ACP, leads a trail-blazing force of 160-strong all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU) in the Republic of South Sudan under the United Nations Mission in Southern Sudan (UNMISS).

Cressida Dick: The Toughest Parts of my Job as Metropolitan Police Commissioner

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March 2, 2019

March 1, 2019: A century after women first joined the Met, the London force’s first female Commissioner, Cressida Dick, discusses why she loves the job.

In Pakistan, Female Police Officers Are Rare. This One Quelled A Militant Attack

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January 1, 2019

December 31, 2018: Suhai Aziz Talpur was training to be a police officer, she was ordered to jump off a cliff during an endurance test. She recalls staring seven feet down to the ground. "I said no, I won't jump and break my leg."So her supervisor pushed her.Talpur landed unscathed. Later, her supervisor told her, "The fear is here." Talpur taps her head. "So fight it from here.

London's Metropolitan Police Celebrates 100 Years of Female Police Officers

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November 25, 2018

November 25, 2018: As the Met celebrates 100 years of female police officers on the streets of London, its first female commissioner, Cressida Dick, has launched the force’s first recruitment drive aimed at women, in an attempt to reach gender parity in the rank and file. There are now 8,000 women in the Met – 27% of the total number of staff.

Ambassador Sonto Kudjoe On The Modern Day Defence And Security Threats Challenging Africa

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November 20, 2018

November 20, 2018: South African entrepreneur and technocrat Sonto Kudjoe, who is a former Director General of South Africa’s State Security Agency (SSA) and Ambassador to Egypt from 2006-2010, has a unique understanding of the modern-day defense and security threats challenging the African continent. In a recent interview in Forbes magazine, Ambassador Kudjoe stated that a major challenge for African and global defense is that by its very nature, the defense and security industry has always been and still in many cases remains, male-dominated. Nevertheless, she has been encouraged by signs that women are beginning to increase their numbers in this sector.

India's All-Female Police Stations Improve Women's Safety

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November 18, 2018

November 18, 2018: Female police officers in India are changing the way violence against women is reported. Opening all-woman police stations (WPS) increased crime reportage by a significant 22% in the world’s most dangerous country for women, according to a June 2018 study. This is because women are more comfortable approaching these stations.

U.K. Police Study Finds Gender Equality Training Ineffective

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November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018: Many leaders opt for diversity training to counter stereotypes and old-school beliefs that can make it difficult for women to reach their full potential. In the U.K., police were concerned. They had investigated diversity in their large force and discovered that when female officers and staff reflected on their time being pregnant, only 39 percent felt supported by their managers.