Indian and Brazilian women peacekeepers win UN award
Web Desk - Major Soman Guam of the Indian Army and Carla Monteiro de Costaro, Commander of the Brazilian Navy, has been awarded the United States Military Gender Award for 2019.
Commander Carla served in the United Nations Multilateral Integrated Stability Mission in the Central African Republic. Major Summon served as a military observer in the UN mission in South Sudan
The award will be presented to the two officers at an online ceremony chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 29, United Nations Peacekeepers' Day.
The United States Military Boundary Military Award for Advocacy Award was established in 2016 and was nominated by commanders and commanders for peacekeeping operations to promote the principles of UN Resolution 1325 for military security. Be recognized for his dedication and efforts
The resolution was passed jointly with Peace for Women, Peace, and Security. This is the first time the award has been given to two peace activists for their commitment to this important cause.
Commander Carla de Costa said she was delighted to receive the award and said it was "very encouraging" that her efforts for teamwork between soldiers and civilians were recognized as peacemakers in the Central African Republic. Is
Major Summons also expressed satisfaction at the recognition of his services and said that as a peace career, it is his responsibility to carry out his day-to-day duties in any capacity, position, or position.
Create the idea of working on equal terms without discriminating between men and women at work.
The UN Secretary-General praised the services of Commander Carla and Major Summons, saying that these two peacekeepers are very strong and strong role models.
He added that these peace activists created a new way of thinking among the people and helped build trust and confidence.
Brazilian peace activists have won the award for the second year in a row. This is the first time an award has been given to an Indian peace activist.
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