Andorran Police Major Represents Country at Inaugural ENP Meeting in Sarajevo
The first annual European Network of Women Police gathering in Bosnia advanced gender equality in law enforcement, with delegates sharing best practices amid support from local networks and the EU.
Key Points
- Andorran Police Major Clara Etchemendigaray represented Andorra at the inaugural ENP meeting in Sarajevo.
- Event gathered 20 European reps and 100 Bosnian officers to advance women's leadership in policing.
- Delegates shared best practices on gender equality, supported by local networks and EU's EUPA4BiH.
- ENP, founded 1989, promotes female participation; Andorra joined in 2006 and hosted board in 2023.
Andorran police major Clara Etchemendigaray represented the country at the first annual meeting of the European Network of Women Police (ENP) in 2026, held in late April in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The event brought together about 20 representatives from various European territories and around 100 officers from the host nation. It aimed to advance women's leadership in policing and bolster cooperation among European law enforcement bodies. Delegates shared experiences and best practices to advance gender equality, underscoring women's contributions to these institutions. Organisers noted that these steps enhance institutional effectiveness and public confidence.
Sessions also examined the changing role of women in contemporary policing, ongoing challenges, and the benefits of professional networks for international collaboration. The meeting received support from the Bosnia and Herzegovina Women Police Network, the country's Police Coordination Directorate, and the EU's EUPA4BiH police assistance project.
Founded in 1989 and granted UN non-governmental organisation status in 1996, the ENP promotes greater female participation in European security forces. Andorra's police joined in 2006, marking the first visit by ENP representatives that year. In 2023, the force hosted the ENP's general board meeting at its headquarters, where participants highlighted the importance of cross-border partnerships to drive training programmes and increase visibility for women officers, helping balance their presence in police ranks.
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