Indian women peacekeepers exemplify UN role in giving hope to women in conflicts

June 18, 2026 10:57 PM

Indian women peacekeepers exemplify UN role in giving hope to women in conflicts

Women peacekeepers give hope to vulnerable women in conflict situations, serving as symbols of female empowerment, and the more than 160 women in UN missions exemplify this role, according to India's Permanent Representative to UN P. Harish. Indian Army Major Abhilasha Barak, who was awarded the UN Peacekeeper's Gender Advocate Award this month, and the two other Indian women awardees before her, are outstanding examples of this role, P. Harish told the Security Council on Wednesday. The "de...

India joins 29 countries to demand protection for peacekeepers in Lebanon 

March 12, 2026 9:05 AM

India joins 29 countries to demand protection for peacekeepers in Lebanon 

India has called for the protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, who are in the midst of a heightened confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah in the fallout of the Iran war.  “We urge all parties, under all circumstances, to ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and premises, in accordance with international law”, a joint statement by India and 29 other countries said on Wednesday (local time), referring to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.  “Peacekeepers must never be...