Major Swathi Shanthakumar: UN-Honored Trailblazer in Peacekeeping
Published on: March 8, 2026, 7:04 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Major Swathi Shanthakumar, an Indian Army officer, has been lauded by the UN for her innovative peacekeeping initiatives in South Sudan. Leading an all-women team, she overcame cultural barriers to empower women, ultimately winning the UN Secretary-General's Award 2025 for her impactful work.
