PM Modi congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred UN Military Gender Advocate Award
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Major Barak, currently serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon, has been honoured with the award for her outreach efforts with women and girls during her deployment in the West Asian nation
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Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population ~700 million women, 432 million in workforce gap
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Description Monday, 8 June 2026 via state_pib_karnataka
Government of India press release: Prime Minister congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military...