Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, an officer of the Indian Army, has been awarded the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for her project “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.”
🔹 She is currently serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
🔹 Her initiative focused on promoting gender parity, strengthening women’s participation, and improving community engagement in peacekeeping operations.
🔹 The project significantly enhanced the effective deployment and integration of the Indian Engagement Team within UNMISS.
📌 Key Facts for Exams
Award: UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025
Recipient: Major Swathi Shantha Kumar (Indian Army)
Project: Equal Partners, Lasting Peace
UN Mission: UNMISS (South Sudan)
Theme: Gender equality & inclusive peacekeeping
