Alex is her country’s minister of foreign affairs.

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She visits a peacekeeping mission her country supports.

UN personnel oversee distribution of food. Hungry men force their way to the front of the queue.

Upon her return, Alex proposes a new policy to send more female peacekeepers.

After a few months, Alex sees results.

National action plans enable police, armed forces, and peacekeeping missions to be more effective by recruiting and retaining women.