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Gender diversity strengthens defence strategies by incorporating varied perspectives and addressing cultural sensitivities, improving mission outcomes, such as intelligence gathering and operational effectiveness, in conflict zones and humanitarian operations.

Summary

  1. Gender advisers provided critical support during Afghan evacuations.
  2. All-women teams gathered vital intelligence in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  3. Gender diversity helped resolve border defence issues in Guyana.
  4. Indo-Pacific Command addressed human trafficking in Timor-Leste.
  5. Women, Peace, and Security initiatives boost overall force lethality.
READ: How Gender Diversity Improves Defense Operations

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