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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

🟣 Join us LIVE 8 October at 10:00 AM EDT for the 2025 #UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers ceremony #WTA2025🟡

Watch LIVE on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s...

Learn more: medium.com/@orolsi/list...

#WomenTrailblazing #WomenPeaceSecurity

2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award Ceremony

The Trailblazer Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of women justice and corrections officers deployed as government-provided personnel to United Nations peace operations and challenges gen...

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to #Sweden and #Senegal for co-organizing such an important and engaging event and ongoing support to justice and corrections at the United Nations.

#WTA2025 #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

Experts shared insights on strategic partnerships and the urgent need for humane prison systems.

As we mark key anniversaries of these international standards, the event reaffirmed global commitment to dignity, justice, and rehabilitation.

#WTA2025 #WomenTrailblazing

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

A powerful discussion on implementing the Nelson Mandela and Bangkok Rules in overcrowded and resource-scarce environments, honoring Saye Ndim of #Senegal, shortlisted candidate for the #WTA2025, for her leadership in prison reform.

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Jerome Mellon @jeromemellon.bsky.social · 3d

🎙Recently briefed @UN Member States on how the rule of law approach of @orolsi.bsky.social makes #CounterTerrorism and the prevention of #ViolentExtremism effective in the field. Also thanked outgoing @UN_OCT USG #Voronkov for his steadfast work and inspiring leadership. #CT #PCVE

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 3d

🟣 #WTA2025 🟡

Candidates présélectionnée : Lena Ellen Becker

Experte en justice originaire d’#Allemagne 🇩🇪, Lena est en mission avec @unmiss.bsky.social. Elle contribue à rapprocher la justice des communautés au #SoudanDuSud grâce à des réformes locales.

🔗 orolsi.medium.com/candidate-pr...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 6d

🟣 #WTA2025 🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Olukemi Ibikunle

Originaire du #Nigéria, Olukemi est cheffe d’équipe au sein de #MONUSCO.

Elle s’est imposée comme ingénieure d’unité dans un secteur traditionnellement masculin.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/cand...

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 12d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Sarah Omoka Adole

Spécialiste pénitentiaire nigériane 🇳🇬 en mission avec #MINUSCA, Sarah transforme des vies à la prison pour femmes de Bimbo, en #RépubliqueCentrafricaine.

🔗https://medium.com/@orolsi/candidate-présélectionnée-sarah-omoka-adole-41ca947c59fa

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 13d

Governor Lobong welcomed @unmiss.bsky.social ’s CVR project as a positive force for peace, social cohesion, vocational training, employment, and voluntary civilian disarmament in South Sudan. #PeaceBegins #DDR

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Governor Lobong urges more youth to abandon gangs after 400 surrendered - Eye Radio

The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed to young people involved in gangs and criminal activities to return to their communities and choose the path of peace. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore...

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 13d

🟣 #WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée : Victorine Mana

Originaire du #Cameroun, Victorine coordonne l’équipe opérationnelle pénitentiaire de #MINUSCA à la prison de Ngaragba, assurant la sécurité 24h/24 et une gestion efficace de l’établissement.

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 15d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Saye Ndim

Spécialiste pénitentiaire originaire du #Sénégal, Saye coordonne l’Équipe Mobile Pénitentiaire de #MINUSCA, menant des missions qui apportent un soutien essentiel aux prisons isolées en #RCA

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Excellente nouvelle du #WTA2025 ! 🚨

5 #FemmesPionnières du #Cameroun 🇨🇲, de l’#Allemagne 🇩🇪, du #Nigéria 🇳🇬 et du #Sénégal 🇸🇳 sont nominées pour leur travail dans @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social: @unmiss.bsky.social, #MONUSCO & #MINUSCA.

🔗 En savoir plus : orolsi.medium.com/prix-de-la-p...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 20d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Trailblazer Spotlight on: Beatrice Were

A corrections officer from #Kenya serving with #MONUSCO in the #DRC, Beatrice is driving gender-sensitive prison reform.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/trai...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing #WPS #SCR1325 #WomenPeaceSecurity

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 20d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Trailblazer Spotlight on: Michelle Doerlemann

A justice officer from #Germany serving with #UNTMIS Michelle is helping rebuild trust in justice systems through community-driven reform.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/trai...

#WomenTrailblazing #WomenPeaceSecurity

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 21d

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Lena Ellen Becker

A justice expert from #Germany serving with @unmiss.bsky.social, Lena helps bring justice closer to communities in South Sudan.

🔗 Learn more about her work here: medium.com/@orolsi/lena...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 23d

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Victorine Mana

From Cameroon, Victorine coordinates the #MINUSCA operational corrections team at Ngaragba Prison, ensuring 24/7 security and effective prison management.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/vict...

#WomenTrailblazing @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WPS

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 23d

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Saye Ndim

A corrections expert from Senegal, Saye coordinates the #MINUSCA Mobile Corrections Team, leading missions that bring vital support to remote prisons across #CAR.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/saye...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 26d

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Olukemi Ibikunle

Olukemi from #Nigeria serves as a Team Leader in #MONUSCO.

In a field traditionally dominated by men, Olukemi has excelled as the Unit Engineer.

🔗https://medium.com/@orolsi/olukemi-ibikunle-7afedbb7cd73

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 27d

🟣 #WTA2025 🟡

Candidate présélectionnée : Sarah Omoka Adole

Conseillère pénitentiaire nigériane 🇳🇬 en poste à la #MINUSCA, Sarah transforme des vies à la prison pour femmes de Bimbo, en République centrafricaine.

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing #FemmesPionnières

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · 28d

Lena-Ellen Becker arbeitet für den UN-Friedenseinsatz @unmiss.bsky.social, entsandt/sekundiert durch uns + @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social.
Sie ermöglicht mobile Gerichte in entlegenen Gegenden, arbeitet mit traditionellen Chiefs und unterstützt Frauen im Rechtssystem. Dafür wurde sie nominiert für...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 3

🟣#WTA2025 shortlisted candidate Lena Ellen Becker🟡

Lena, a justice expert from #Germany in @unmiss.bsky.social , works with statutory and traditional justice actors to increase access to justice for crimes that fuel conflict.

🎥Watch below!

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing #WPS

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 28d

🟣The #WTA2025🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Sarah Omoka Adole

A Nigerian Corrections Advisor serving in @UN_CAR, Sarah is transforming lives in the Bimbo women’s prison in the #CentralAfricanRepublic.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/sara...

#WomenTrailblazing #WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 Exciting news from the #WTA2025🚨

We are happy to share the 5 #WomenTrailblazing nominees from #Cameroon, #Germany, #Nigeria and #Senegal, working in @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social missions #MINUSCA, @unmiss.bsky.social & #MONUSCO!

Follow along and learn more: medium.com/@orolsi/the-...

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · 29d

Unsere zivile Expertin Michelle Doerlemann wird beim UN Women Trailblazer Award von @orolsi.bsky.social für ihre Arbeit bei der UN-Mission #Somalia gewürdigt. Gratulation! 🌷
Das ist wirkungsvolle Außenpolitik im multilateralen Rahmen, kompetent & engagiert.
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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 4

🟣#WTA2025 🔦 Spotlight on: Michelle Doerlemann🟡

Michelle Doerlemann from #Germany is deployed to #UNTMIS.

Through her work, she helps bridge the gap between local communities, traditional & statutory justice institutions.

🎥 Watch below!

@undppa.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 5

🟣 #WTA2025 🔦Spotlight on: Beatrice Were🟡

Corrections expert from #Kenya 🇰🇪, Beatrice's leadership in #MONUSCO is about empowerment of #women prisoners, prison officers & corrections experts, leading to long term & rights-based changes.

🎥Watch below!

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 4

🟣#WTA2025 🔦 Spotlight on: Michelle Doerlemann🟡

Michelle Doerlemann from #Germany is deployed to #UNTMIS.

Through her work, she helps bridge the gap between local communities, traditional & statutory justice institutions.

🎥 Watch below!

@undppa.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing

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