Commemorative Event to mark the International…

• Opening Segment: H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the General Assembly; Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women.
• Fireside chat
• Interactive discussion on "Women's Leadership in Multilateral Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities"
• Closing

Despite their undeniable contributions, women continue to face barriers and inequalities in
leadership and decision-making spaces, including in diplomacy. The representation of women in key diplomatic roles, such as negotiators and mediators in peace processes, remains low. The International Day of Women in Diplomacy seeks to address those challenges and to emphasize the importance of women's leadership in political decision-making processes.

The second annual commemorative event to mark the International Day of Women in Diplomacy at the United Nations Headquarters in New York will bring together high-level government officials, diplomats, senior representatives of the UN system and other stakeholders. The event aims to facilitate interactive discussions and exchanges on the contributions, challenges and opportunities for women in diplomacy to catalyze change and transformation in multilateral affairs.