Women at the Forefront of Peace
“Blue Helmets, No Borders” spotlights the unsung heroes of UN missions. Captain Tong Fan, serving in the Chinese mainland’s peacekeeping infantry battalion in South Sudan, shows us how women are stepping up on the world’s most fragile frontlines.
A Day in the Life of Captain Tong Fan
From sunrise patrols along uneasy checkpoints to midday strategy meetings, Captain Tong Fan navigates both terrain and tense negotiations. She leads community outreach programs, building trust with residents still healing from years of conflict.
Breaking Barriers, Building Peace
Her team isn’t just breaking down security barriers but challenging outdated views of gender roles. With every patrol and aid delivery, they prove that women can be just as effective negotiators and protectors in conflict zones.
The Bigger Picture
Peacekeeping operations are complex, and adding more women to the ranks has ripple effects across missions—boosting dialogue, improving local support, and forging new paths toward lasting stability.
Captain Tong Fan and her fellow women peacekeepers are on the frontlines, reminding us that peace, like courage, has no borders.
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