Chișinău conference highlights women’s role in security and defense

The role of women in the security and defence sectors was discussed in Chișinău

An international conference entitled ‘Women Leaders in Security and Defence’, dedicated to the role of women in decision-making and crisis management, was held in Chișinău. The event was attended by Moldova’s Minister of the Interior, Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

Daniella Misail-Nichitin

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It was noted at the conference that women’s participation in the security sector is important not only from the point of view of representation. Diverse professional experience and approaches enable institutions to take into account a broader range of risks and the needs of the population.

The Moldovan Ministry of the Interior stated that in recent years the ministry has been implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, ‘Women, Peace and Security’. As part of this work, institutional mechanisms have been established and training and professional development programmes for women have been launched, including with the participation of representatives of civil society and international partners.

“Modern security requires us to consider risks from different perspectives and to be prepared to respond to increasingly complex threats. Women must be present where decisions are made, where crises are resolved and where solutions are developed,” said Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

According to her, in order to protect the country and society, it is necessary to draw on the experience and expertise of all specialists working in the security sector.

Conference participants also discussed new challenges, including hybrid threats, cyber-attacks, energy and environmental crises, as well as the consequences of the war in the region.

In 2027, Moldova plans to begin drafting a new National Programme for the implementation of Resolution 1325. When preparing the document, the intention is to take into account changes in the security sector and the experience gained in recent years.

One of the programme’s main objectives will be to increase women’s participation in decision-making and the further development of Moldova’s security sector.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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