Tunis: President Kais Saied decorated Monday Major Ahlem Douzi with the insignia of Officer of the Order of the Republic in recognition of her valuable contribution and commendable efforts within the framework of the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).
Major Ahlem Douzi received last May the 2024 UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers at a ceremony held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
This award acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by women justice and corrections officers serving from Member States across the world, who challenge gender stereotypes and barriers.
Major Ahlem Douzi currently serves as a Military Armament and Ammunition Expert within MONUSCO’s Prosecution Support Cell. As one of the first peacekeepers deployed to the Mission with forensic analysis and ballistic expertise, she provides expert guidance to Congolese and UN investigators for collecting, safeguarding and preparing tria
l evidence.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse