CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti [Image 4 of 5]

DJIBOUTI CITY, DJIBOUTI

09.22.2021

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford 

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

Women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendarmerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard join U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. As part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Women, Peace and Security initiative, the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) hosted the event to allow Djiboutian military and partner forces women to strengthen partnerships through open conversation and knowledge sharing. The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security. The Women, Peace and Security initiative seeks to highlight the value of diversity and promotes women's meaningful participation across the development, management and employment in armed forces. The initiative aims to work with partner nations to see women meaningfully participate in serving all ranks, and in all occupations in defense and security sectors. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring women and girls around the world are safe and secure, and that their human rights are protected, especially during conflict and crisis. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford)

• Date Taken: 09.22.2021
• Date Posted: 09.24.2021 08:36
• Photo ID: 6855373
• VIRIN: 210922-Z-QR920-0604
• Resolution: 3819x2546
• Size: 5.8 MB
• Location: DJIBOUTI CITY, DJ