Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on June 7, 2026. Major Barak is currently serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Prime Minister noted that this honor recognizes both her exemplary service and India's longstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Modi stated that her achievement serves as an inspiration to countless young Indians, particularly the nation's daughters, who aspire to serve the country and humanity. The Prime Minister's message was shared through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he reiterated these points in a public post.
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