India and Austria Commemorate UN Peacekeepers' Day Honoring Sacrifices
India, Austria co-host UN Peacekeepers' Day; honour fallen heroes
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India and Austria co-hosted a commemoration for the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, honoring nearly 4,000 peacekeepers, including 184 Indians, who sacrificed their lives. The event highlighted the contributions of Major Abhilasha Barak, awarded for her leadership in gender-responsive peacekeeping.
- 01The commemoration honored nearly 4,000 peacekeepers, including 184 from India, who sacrificed their lives under the UN flag.
- 02In the past year, 45 uniformed peacekeepers lost their lives while serving in various missions.
- 03India has deployed nearly 300,000 troops in over 50 UN Peacekeeping Missions since 1948.
- 04Major Abhilasha Barak was recognized as the 2025 Military Gender Advocate of the Year for her leadership in promoting gender-responsive peacekeeping.
- 05Barak is the first woman combat helicopter pilot of the Indian Army and has engaged over 5,000 women and girls through various empowerment programs.
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On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, India and Austria co-hosted a solemn event at the Permanent Mission of India in New York, honoring nearly 4,000 peacekeepers, including 184 Indians, who made the ultimate sacrifice under the United Nations flag. Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the courage and dedication of these individuals, particularly remembering the 45 uniformed peacekeepers who lost their lives in the past year. Since 1948, India has contributed nearly 300,000 troops to over 50 UN Peacekeeping Missions. Additionally, the event recognized Major Abhilasha Barak, awarded the 2025 Military Gender Advocate of the Year for her efforts in promoting gender-responsive peacekeeping while serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Barak, the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army, has led initiatives that engaged over 5,000 women and girls in vocational training and health programs to support empowerment and recovery in post-conflict scenarios.
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The commemoration reinforces the importance of peacekeeping efforts and honors those who have sacrificed their lives, fostering a sense of respect and awareness of global peace initiatives.
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