Pakistan's UN peacekeeper Major Sania Safdar receives "Certificate of Recognition" for gender equality advocacy.

Pakistan's Major Sania Safdar, serving in the UN Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), became the first peacekeeper to receive the 2023 "Certificate of Recognition" for her efforts in advocating gender equality. The award is part of the UN's "Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award" initiative, which recognizes individual military peacekeepers promoting the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Major Safdar has actively participated in initiatives to promote gender equality within UNFICYP's work.

August 21, 2024
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