In our latest Women Peace and Security podcast, we talk with Peruvian Col. Lourdes Barriga Abarca -- one of the Peruvian Army's first-ever females to attain the rank of colonel -- about her 25-year career of breaking barriers and the importance of integrating women in security roles.

Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 10 (Peru)

A short format interview podcast featuring guests sharing powerful stories and valuable insights about the gains being made to recognize women as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace. The podcast, produced by SOUTHCOM's Women, Peace and Security team and hosted by Civilian Deputy to the Commander Amb. Jean Manes, includes insights from members of the defense and security forces from Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more at https://www.southcom.mil/Lines-of-
Effort/Strengthen-Partnerships/SOUTHCOMs-Women-
Peace-and-Security-WPS-Program/

A short format interview podcast featuring guests sharing powerful stories and valuable insights about the gains being made to recognize women as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace. The podcast, produced by SOUTHCOM's Women, Peace and Security team and hosted by Civilian Deputy to the Commander Amb. Jean Manes, includes insights from members of the defense and security forces from Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more at https://www.southcom.mil/Lines-of- Effort/Strengthen-Partnerships/SOUTHCOMs-Women- Peace-and-Security-WPS-Program/

A short format interview podcast featuring guests sharing powerful stories and valuable insights about the gains being made to recognize women as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace. The podcast, produced by SOUTHCOM's Women, Peace and Security team and hosted by Civilian Deputy to the Commander Amb. Jean Manes, includes insights from members of the defense and security forces from Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more at https://www.southcom.mil/Lines-of-
Effort/Strengthen-Partnerships/SOUTHCOMs-Women-
Peace-and-Security-WPS-Program/

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