Examining the Effectiveness of Tanzania Women’s Members of Security Organ in Peace Keeping Missions:

Abstract

It has been demonstrated that increasing number of women serving in international peacekeeping operations enhances a mission's efficacy and stability. Missions that employ a higher proportion of women are more likely to fulfil their objectives and establish enduring peace. Nonetheless, a wealth of evidence indicates that women's meaningful participation rather than merely quantity matters. Meaningful participation the presence and leadership of women in UN peace operations, across all ranks and functions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of women’s members of security organ in the united nations peace keeping missions in Tanzania. The nature and scope of UN Women's contribution to women on United nations peace keeping missions which UN Women's support contributes to women’s in security participation. The study employed a descriptive case study design, and information was gathered from 30 respondents, a review of documents, and online resources. The content analysis method was used to analyze interview reports and document analysis findings. The results showed that although women’s members of security organ in the United nations peace keeping missions gender spreadsheet for strictly military peacekeeping troops deployed to these twelve missions. Evidence has repeatedly illustrated that full and meaningful participation of women in peace operations broadens the perspective on conflict management, allow for more inclusive political resolutions, and, in the end, improves international peacebuilding strategies. It has also been shown direct correlation between the meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping and the performance and effectiveness of peacekeeping units. Ultimately, when a woman is empowered, the entire human family, the nation, and the community are also empowered. As a result, the study suggests that UN pay closer attention to this issue and look into new methods, strategies to increase women number in security organ in the united nations peace keeping missions.