Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20pm on 28 May 2024,Tuesday India Global
Indian peacekeeper Major Radhika Sen, who served with the UN mission in Congo from March 2023 to April 2024, will be honored with the UN military gender advocate award. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present the award on May 30, marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Sen, the second Indian to receive this award, was praised for her leadership and dedication. She emphasized the importance of gender-sensitive peacekeeping, stating, "Peace begins with all of us in our beautiful diversity!" The award recognizes efforts in promoting the principles of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.
