Major Swati Shantkumar Honored by UN for Peace Efforts in South Sudan

• Major Swati Shantkumar, 31, from Bengaluru, honored by the UN for her work in the United Nations Peace Mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan.
• Recognized for addressing gender-based violence and establishing peace through women's empowerment in Malakal.
• Led India's first all-women military engagement team and spearheaded 'Equal Partners, Lasting Peace' initiative, introducing mixed patrols.
• Her efforts empowered local women to openly discuss issues like child safety, school access, and domestic violence.
• An Electrical Engineer and former IBM Security Analyst, she joined the Indian Army 8 years ago, embodying resilience and inspiring change.