The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) marked International Women’s Day 8 March 2024 at Camp 27 in N’Djamena, Chad, with Force Commander Maj Gen Ibrahim Sallau Ali expressing solidarity with female staff members.
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Lt. Col Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief of Military Public Information in a statement said, Gen Ali highlighted the significance of this year’s theme, “Invest in women to accelerate progress,” underscoring the importance of investing in women’s education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and leadership development as a means to hasten the advancement of gender equality.
Gen Ali emphasized that empowering women not only enhances their individual prospects but also fosters positive societal and economic change across communities and countries.
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Reaffirming the MNJTF’s dedication to women’s rights, Gen Ali conveyed the Task Force’s ongoing commitment to protecting women and girls from terrorism and other criminal threats, while safeguarding their safety and welfare.
Christiana Idem, the Gender Focal Officer of the African Union Mission Support Team for the MNJTF, commended the Task Force for its recognition of women’s pivotal role in its operations.
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She reiterated the commitment of female personnel to support the MNJTF in fulfilling its mandate.
