All Indian women platoon land in Abyei for UN peacekeeping mission

Jan 16, 2023

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said he is pleased to see the largest contingent of women peacekeepers from India arriving in Abyei where...

India supports peace process, capacity building in South Sudan

Feb 01, 2023

Recently, India deployed an all-woman platoon of peacekeepers as part of the Indian Battalion to the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (on...

Vice Chief of the Army Staff calls Women Peacekeepers flagbearers of today

Feb 24, 2025

Vice Chief of the Army Staff of India, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramanian, spoke at length about the valour of Women Peacekeepers at...

Indian troops hold pregnancy awareness session for women in South Sudan's disputed Abyei

Oct 12, 2024

The initiative is aimed at improving maternal health in the region. As many as 24 women and nine girls from the local community attended...

First conference on women peacekeepers set to take place in New Delhi

Feb 23, 2025

The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" will take place in New Delhi from February...

Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN Medals for protecting civilians in South Sudan

Aug 03, 2025

In a proud moment, Indian peacekeepers, including 12 women serving in South Sudan, were recently awarded the UN Medals for protecting civilians and humanitarian...