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Sep 10, 2025

Honoring Heritage and Unity Across the MFO

 

August 2025 was a vibrant month for the MFO, filled with celebrations that reflected the rich cultural tapestry and shared values of our mission. From historic anniversaries to environmental action and athletic camaraderie, the month showcased the strength of our community and the pride of our contingents.

Sep 5, 2025

MFO Spotlight:  Our Chief of Administration in Rome

The MFO speaks with Ms. Neeya Jacob, the Chief of Administration at the MFO Headquarters in Rome, regarding her journey with the organization. 

Aug 27, 2025

Welcoming New Faces, Bidding Farewell


August was a month of change and new beginnings. MFO Sinai welcomed fresh faces while bidding farewell to those who completed their service. These transitions, though routine, reflect the resilience and continuity that keep our mission strong.

Aug 21, 2025

Improving Readiness Through Training

Training within the MFO is designed to build quick responses, refine procedures, and foster team cohesion. This focus was on display during a recent joint exercise between the Aviation Company (AVCO) and Medical Company (MEDCO).

Jul 31, 2025

July in Full Swing: A Month of Milestones, Transitions, and Team Spirit at the MFO

 

The MFO is no stranger to a fast-paced tempo, and July was a perfect example. 

Apr 10, 2025

Supporting States Visits - April 7 and 9, 2025

The MFO Director General, Ms. Elizabeth Dibble, the Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway (Australia), and a variety of MFO personnel, both military and civilian, were pleased to welcome Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and key Embassy staff from Egypt and Israel-based Embassies to the MFO’s South Camp.

Mar 8, 2025

Celebrating Women in the MFO: Honoring their Work and Contributions

On International Women’s Day, the MFO celebrates the contributions of women across our organization. Whether in Rome, Cairo, Tel Aviv, or Sinai, our female peacekeepers are essential to our mission. They positively impact how we operate, innovate, and perform.

 

Mar 7, 2025

Supplemental Japanese Funding in FY2025

The MFO is pleased to announce the Government of Japan’s decision to once again contribute supplemental project funding to ensure the safety of our personnel and the effectiveness of our mission.

 

Feb 13, 2025

MFO Plenary Meeting - February 10, 2025

 

The MFO had the great honor of hosting its Annual Plenary meeting in Rome with representatives from MFO Supporting States, including delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States.

 

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News & Media MFO Women’s Mentorship Program

Jul 18, 2022

MFO Women’s Mentorship Program

 

When the MFO's Women’s Mentorship Program hosted its first meeting on December 13th, 2021, six members attended. Eight months on, participation has grown to an average of 25 MFO members per meeting.

Captain Noella Rogers, a military police officer and member of the U.S. contingent, founded the program with a clear vision, “women’s mentorship provides a place for women to develop as leaders, enables community problem-solving, and fosters fellowship throughout the MFO,” she says.

 

MFO military members from Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Fiji, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United States, and Uruguay, and MFO civilian employees regularly attend the biweekly meetings.

 

“Our group’s diversity brings unique insights and reminds us we are a community,” explains Captain Rogers, “we acknowledge the shared challenges we may have experienced in our careers, focus on overcoming them, and make the most of the opportunities that present themselves at the MFO.”

 

She adds that inclusion is one of the founding principles, “every contingent - women and men, military and civilian alike – all are welcome. Many of us experienced not having a seat at the table, so we ensure everyone has a seat at ours.”

 

A typical meeting involves discussions on a specific skill or challenge combined with a practical exercise and ends with a historical vignette highlighting the contributions of women in the military, or other fields.

 

Additionally, guest speakers are regularly invited to present. Recently, the program held a mindfulness workshop as well as a presentation on all-female Special Forces units in Norway. Currently, members are examining lessons from the book How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, with discussions focused on communication and organizational leadership.