Women Peacekeepers

'Proud' India co-sponsors UNSC resolution on women peacekeepers

The statement further said, "In line with the priorities we have set for ourselves during our tenure in the security council beginning 2021, India will continue to push for greater involvement of women in all areas."

Aug 28, 2020, 23:07 PM IST

Indian Army Major Suman Gawani, Brazilian Navy officer share UN military gender award for women peacekeepers

This is for the first time that the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award is being shared by two women. Major Suman Gawani and Brazilian Naval Officer Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo will receive the award during an online ceremony presided over by United Nations Secretary-General Guterres on May 29, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

May 26, 2020, 09:22 AM IST