NORWEGIAN GENERAL BECOMES FIRST WOMAN COMMANDER TO HEAD UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE

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Web version   New York May 12 2014 4:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UNFICYP peacekeepers patrolling in Sector 1 in Cyprus. Photo: UNFICYP NORWEGIAN GENERAL BECOMES FIRST WOMAN COMMANDER TO HEAD UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE Major General Kristin Lund, of Norway, has become the first woman ever to serve as Force Commander in a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it was announced today. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media