Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, recognising her service as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Prime Minister said the honour recognises Major Barak’s exemplary service and also reflects India’s longstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.
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). This honour is a recognition… pic.twitter.com/00Yyv963GT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2026
In a post on X, Modi said, “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). 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.”
The Prime Minister added that Major Barak’s achievement serves as an inspiration to young Indians, especially women aspiring to contribute to the nation and humanitarian causes. |
