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We must ‘show up’ and take risks: Military gender advocate award winner
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- UN Interviews
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 589
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Summary
Major Abhilasha Barak, an Indian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), has been named this year’s Military Gender Advocate of the Year. She was recognised for her outstanding leadership in promoting gender-responsive peacekeeping and advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda during her deployment with the frontline mission since June 2025 – which has seen seven ‘blue helmets’ killed in the line of duty since hostilities erupted in March between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Speaking to UN News's Pooja Yadav, Major Barak highlighted the importance of integrating gender perspectives and working closely with local communities.