United Nations published this video item, entitled “Peacekeeper in Cyprus – A Day in the Life of a Young Argentinian Helicopter Mechanic” – below is their description.
Florencia Chocobar is a 28 year old helicopter mechanic from Argentina. Follow her along the course of a regular day of helicopter maintenance and taking flight for the UN mission in Cyprus.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PEACEKEEPER
“I am a flight unit helicopter mechanic. At this moment, I am part of the UN flight in Cyprus.
My name is Florencia Chocobar. I am 28 years old. I’m from Argentina and I work in the air force.
Morning! Every day, I wake up at 6:00 and go to the cafeteria for my breakfast with my friend.
In the cafeteria, I can eat whatever I want, but my breakfast is very simple – coffee, toast, cheese and some fruit.
Every day, we prepare the helicopter by doing inspections together with the technician.
They are my colleagues who also support the United Nations flight.
In my free time, I like to go to the gym. If the day is nice, ride a bike.
My favourite moment of my work is when I fly.
I am proud to serve as a peacekeeper and that many women do it. We make a difference for more inclusion and active participation in society. I’m happy to represent Argentina in this mission.”
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Cyprus, officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts: the area under the effective control of the Republic, located in the south and west and comprising about 59% of the island’s area, and the north, administered by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, covering about 36% of the island’s area. Another nearly 4% of the island’s area is covered by a UN buffer zone.
The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, remain under the UK’s control according to the London and Zürich Agreements.
The Republic of Cyprus has been a member of the Commonwealth since 1961 and joined the European Union on 1 May 2004.
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