Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38am on 06 Jun 2026,Saturday India Global
Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been honoured with the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her work in promoting gender equality in peacekeeping missions. She is serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon and leads the Female Engagement Team, where she works closely with local women to build trust, improve communication, and support peace efforts. Barak is also known as India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot. She was recognised for integrating gender perspectives into military operations and empowering women in conflict zones. The award highlights India’s growing role in UN peacekeeping and gender-inclusive peace efforts. (PC: X)
