Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar from Bengaluru received the UN Secretary General’s Award 2025 for her project “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace” in South Sudan. Her work focused on integrating women into local-level peacekeeping operations and enhancing their participation in decision-making processes. Leading the Indian Engagement Team under the UN Mission in South Sudan, she promoted gender parity and grassroots engagement, ensuring women played a meaningful role in sustaining peace. This recognition highlights her contribution to advancing gender equality in international peace operations and the impact of inclusive approaches in conflict resolution.