New study announced to inform Fiji security sector strengthening
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[Press release]
New York, 02 June 2025 --- The Elsie Initiative Fund for Uniformed Women in Peace Operations (EIF) announced today that the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been awarded funding to conduct studies that identify barriers to women’s participation in United Nations (UN) Peace Operations.
The study will adopt the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP) methodology, developed by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) and Cornell University, which focuses on ten key issue areas that impact women’s participation before, during and after deployment.
With Fiji’s two leading security institutions conducting their assessments in parallel, the project provides a unique opportunity to exchange lessons and share resources to support the success of both studies.
The findings will increase the Fijian national security sector’s understanding of the practical, cultural, and structural barriers to women’s underrepresentation in its ranks and in peace operations. This approach will enable the RFMF and FPF to take evidence-based action to dismantle barriers and create a more inclusive security force that promotes peace and security. Read more