Pakistani Female Peacekeepers Forging Strong Ties With Congolese People To Build Peace: Major Saba

The leader of first-ever Pakistani Female Engagement Team serving the U.N. mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo Major Saba Anwar has said that through hard work they have established strong bonds with local people as part of the world body’s efforts to promote peace in the central African country.

She said enhanced protection has led to a decrease in violence, recruitment of child soldiers and threats by armed groups in the region.
She said that female officers in DRC easily engage with women and understand their problems better, enabling the team to carry out its mandate efficiently.