Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30am on 31 May 2024,Friday India Global
Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres presented the award, hailing her as a "true leader and role model." Major Sen served with the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, commanding the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to gender equality and women's empowerment. This honor highlights her dedication and commitment to peacekeeping and gender advocacy.
