The exhibition is not only a place to recognize and honor the role of women in peacekeeping activities, but also a forum for sharing experiences and seeking new directions to promote the active and meaningful participation of women in this field. The event also demonstrates Vietnam's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, and supports the National Action Program on Women, Peace and Security.
Delegates attending the exhibition opening
At the opening ceremony, Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union, shared: "Today's exhibition is of great significance in recognizing, honoring, and encouraging even more positive contributions of Vietnamese female military personnel participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. This is a concrete step in implementing the National Action Program on Women, Peace, and Security issued by the government at the beginning of 2024."
Ms. Tran Lan Phuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union, delivered a speech at the event.
Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, emphasized: “The photos you see today are a tribute to the female servicemen in UN peacekeeping operations. They are a testament to the resilience and joint efforts of women and men on the path to peace.”
Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, spoke at the event.
The highlight of the exhibition was the exchange and sharing program from the female beret soldiers themselves – those who have overcome harsh challenges in conflict zones around the world . Along with their experiences, they have not only achieved success but also faced difficulties and made silent sacrifices. Their stories offered a truthful and moving perspective on this incredibly arduous work. Lieutenant Colonel Do Thi Hang Nga – former Deputy Director of Field Hospital 2.4, UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), term 2021-2022, shared: “ The difficulties faced by peacekeeping forces, especially women, are more unique than those faced by men. We don't want to share too much about those difficulties here because, as female soldiers in the Vietnam People's Army, we are always determined: We will complete any mission and overcome any difficulty .”
Colonel Mac Duc Trong and female soldiers of the United Nations peacekeeping force interacted with the audience.
During the event, many precious mementos were donated to the museum by representatives of the peacekeeping forces. These included a certificate of merit from the Catholic Church in Abyei, where the soldiers participated in building five classrooms for kindergarten children, as well as assisting in digging wells and providing food and clothing to the local people; an unfinished knitted scarf and pillowcase, a gift from the Sudanese rural women's association, along with a medal for their contributions to peacekeeping; and a backpack gifted by a Portuguese colleague, who hoped it would serve as her companion on future missions. All these mementos carry their own unique story, vividly demonstrating the dedication and silent sacrifice of peacekeeping soldiers. They are not only symbols of courage, responsibility, and national pride, but also a profound source of inspiration for future generations.
Representatives of the Vietnam Women's Museum receive donated artifacts from the peacekeeping forces.
Nguyen Thu Huong, a first-year student at the Vietnam Women's Academy, shared her feelings after attending the event: “ Standing before these photos, I was truly moved and proud. It's not just the beauty of the female soldiers, but more importantly, their resilience and courage as they stand on the front lines to maintain world peace. The exhibition helped me understand more about their silent sacrifices, something I had only heard about in the news before and had never felt so deeply .”
Students from the Vietnam Women's Academy share their thoughts.
Here are some photos from the event:
Delegates pose for a photo at the event.
Delegates pose for a photo at the event.
Delegates attending the event
Performing arts at the event.
Delegates visit the exhibition.
Female officers and students visit the exhibition.
The exhibition will continue to be open to the public from October 25th to November 8th at the Vietnam Women's Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Source: https://baotangphunu.org.vn/trien-lam-anh-nu-quan-nhan-viet-nam-trong-hoat-dong-gin-giu-hoa-binh-lien-hop-quoc-noi-ton-vinh-nhung-bong-hong-thep-viet-nam/
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