Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak for being conferred the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, describing the honour as a recognition of her exemplary service and India’s enduring contribution to global peacekeeping efforts.
Major Barak is currently serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The prestigious award acknowledges her efforts in promoting gender inclusion and advancing the role of women in peacekeeping operations.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the award reflects both Major Barak’s dedication and India’s longstanding commitment to United Nations peacekeeping missions. He noted that her achievement serves as an inspiration for countless young Indians, particularly girls who aspire to serve the nation and humanity.
“Congratulations to Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Major Barak is serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)”, the Prime Minister said.
He added: “This honour is a recognition of her exemplary service and also of India’s longstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Her achievement is also an inspiration to countless young Indians, especially our daughters, who aspire to serve the nation and humanity.”
