Indian peacekeeper is UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year

May 29, 2024

Major Radhika Sen served in eastern DRC with the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, from March 2023 to April 2024 as the Commander of the...

In a first, Indian Army Major to be honoured with UN Military Gender Advocate award

May 26, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 26 : Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper who has served with the United Nations Mission...

Women in Sikh community break traditional gender roles, contribute to politics, activism

May 11, 2023

Sikh community has been a longtime advocate of equality and liberty for all people, regardless of gender, caste, or social identity.

Army Major Suman Gawani honoured with prestigious UN Award

May 30, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 30 : Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer who served as a women peacekeeper with the United Nations Mission...

Afghanistan: Malala Yousafzai’s father condemns 'gender apartheid', anti-women policies

Sep 12, 2023

Father of Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, an international advocate for girls' education has condemned anti-women policies and "gender apartheid" in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.

Indian Army's Southern Command War Memorial appoints all-female team of guides

Mar 08, 2025

This pioneering initiative promotes women's empowerment, challenges traditional gender roles, and highlights women's evolving role in preserving and narrating India's military heritage.