Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 30 May 2024,Thursday India Global
Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, will receive the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her exceptional service with the UN mission in Congo. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present the award on May 30, International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Major Sen served as Commander of MONUSCO's Engagement Platoon in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2023 to 2024. A biotech engineer and Indian Army officer, she is a "true leader and role model," according to Guterres. Her dedication and service have made a significant impact in promoting gender equality and peacekeeping efforts.
