The United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP) recently announced Lieutenant Colonel Hind Jirari of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces as the 2025 UNCAP Peacekeeper in Focus. This recognition is part of the ongoing effort by UNCAP to highlight exceptional peacekeepers whose dedication, leadership, and innovation exemplify technology-enabled peace operations.
Lt. Col. Jirari’s journey reflects remarkable professional growth—from her participation in the 11th edition of the Women’s Outreach Course (WOC) in 2023 to her role today as a confident peacekeeping leader and certified instructor.
Through the course, she developed critical skills in C4ISR tools, including Microsoft 365, Power BI, RIOS, and radio telecommunications. She later applied these competencies both in her national role and during her deployment as a Military Observer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Her deployment to Upper Nile State marked not only a career milestone but also a significant step forward for gender inclusion. Working directly with local leaders in traditionally male-dominated environments, she built trust and strengthened mandate implementation—demonstrating the unique and essential contributions women bring to peacekeeping operations.
“Women are resilient. Women are smart. Women can go beyond their limits. I encourage all women from Member States to take part in these trainings, to grow, to lead, and to serve with impact.” —Lt. Col. Hind Jirari
Following her return from the field, Lt. Col. Jirari became a WOC trainer, mentoring participants in operational planning, digital tools, and leadership. Her guiding philosophy, “teamwork makes the dream work,” has resonated with trainees across multiple WOC editions. Through her mentorship, she continues to inspire a new generation of peacekeepers to adapt, grow, and lead.
UNCAP honors her story as a powerful example of the impact of inclusive training programs and the transformative role of ICT in peace operations. Her journey is not only one of personal achievement but also a call to action for more women to pursue C4ISR training and step into leadership roles within peacekeeping missions.