The military gender adviser of UNIFIL spoke highly of Chinese women peacekeepers—— "You are real role models" Kong KANGYI and Liang Yuyuan reported that dortland, the military gender adviser of the command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), made a special trip to the Chinese peacekeeping camp in Xinya village in southern Lebanon on the 12th to visit the 20th batch of Chinese female soldiers to Lebanon. She highly affirmed the efforts made by Chinese women soldiers for peacekeeping, and expressed appreciation for their full work enthusiasm and selfless dedication. Chinese women peacekeepers from the multi-functional engineering unit returned from mine clearing operations. Photo by Kong KANGYI During an exchange with Chinese women peacekeepers, dortland said that China's support for UN peacekeeping has set an example for all parties. She praised the female strength of Chinese female soldiers in important positions, especially in mine clearance. "You are real role models. With your encouragement, I believe more women will join the cause of peacekeeping." During the activity, dortland also analyzed how to better play their role on the premise of ensuring the safety of female soldiers around the theme of safeguarding women's rights and interests. Chinese female soldiers shared their experiences in participating in peacekeeping operations. Huang Yuan, a nurse of the medical unit, said: "in the peacekeeping battlefield, we not only protect the lives of the majority of peacekeeping officers and soldiers, but also do our best to help the local people alleviate their pain." "We are not only blue helmets on the minefield, but also messengers who build bridges with local women and children. We will actively respond to the United Nations Military gender equality initiative, continue to complete every task and contribute to United Nations peacekeeping operations," said Dai Zhengqin, mine clearance operator of the multi-functional engineering unit In order to respond positively to the call of the United Nations, China has increased the proportion of women participating in peacekeeping operations in recent years, and has sent more than 1000 female officers and soldiers to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is reported that China's 20th batch of more than 400 officers and soldiers to Lebanon, including 16 female soldiers. Since the deployment in August last year, female deminers have successfully destroyed more than 100 mines, and female medical staff have assisted in humanitarian medical assistance for many times. The excellent combat effectiveness and affinity of Chinese female soldiers have been highly praised by friendly forces and local people. (outlook new era)