New Delhi, March 8 Indian Army officer Major Swathi Shanthakumar, who has been recognized by the UN for her work addressing gender-based violence in Malakal, South Sudan, says peacekeeping is "not a singular or routine act", but rather requires creativity and inclusion to make a real difference.
She led an all-women Military Engagement Team in Malakal for 18 months, as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Major Swathi, in an interview with
