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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it explored UN-Nigeria Police collaborations to support women officers during the just-concluded 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at UN Headquarters from March 9 to 19.
The delegation comprising of three women team , led by AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, participated in the session .
The meeting focused on access to justice for women and girls;addressing discriminatory laws, structural barriers, and gender-responsive institutions.
In a statement issued by Office of Force Gender, AIG Baju,explained that a key highlight was a visit to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, where their discussions were centered on UN support for Nigerian women police officers through capacity-building training in human rights.
Also in their discussion were:gender-responsive policing, conflict resolution, leadership, mentorship with global female law enforcement leaders, resources and technical tools for operations; advocacy for Nigerian officers’ roles in peacebuilding and reforms; policy support for gender equality in policing; and opportunities in CEDAW-linked initiatives and as international experts.
“These areas,aim to enhance professional development, morale, and global representation for Nigerian women officers.The delegation further exchanged knowledge with global stakeholders on best practices in gender-responsive policing, justice delivery, and inclusive security systems.
“CSW70 convenes governments, civil society, and institutions to advance women’s rights worldwide. Policing’s role in combating gender-based violence and ensuring justice access aligned directly with the session’s priorities.
“The participation of Nigerian women police officers at CSW70 represents a strong commitment by the NPF to strengthening gender-responsive policing and ensuring that women and girls have greater access to justice.
“Engagement with global partners provides valuable insights and opportunities that will further enhance the capacity of our officers to protect vulnerable populations and contribute to national and international peace and security,” she added.
She thanked the Inspector-General( IGP) Olatunji Disu for his support in gender inclusion.
The statement listed anticipated benefits to “include: global best practices, expanded partnerships and increased roles for women officers in peacekeeping and reforms. These will boost Nigeria Police efforts on justice for women and girls.”
