USIDHR Congressional Briefing
We were honored to lead the Congressional Briefing on “Women in Diplomacy and Legislative Processes: Advancing Women's Political and Civic Participation” in partnership with the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights. With the support of the office of US Congressman Bill Huizenga, this briefing celebrated the International Day for Women in Diplomacy.
The event aimed to highlight the achievements and challenges faced by women in diplomacy and legislative fields, discuss and propose actionable strategies to overcome barriers that hinder women’s full participation in politics and diplomacy, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices among international and domestic stakeholders to support and promote women's roles in these critical areas.
In attendance were 17 diplomats, including 6 ambassadors from Austria, Mauritania, Chad, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Armenia, along with 11 diplomats from various embassies. Additionally, 22 congressional offices were represented.
Our esteemed speakers included:
- H.E. Dr. Petra Schneebauer, Ambassador of Austria to the United States of America
- H.E. Kitoko Gata Ngoulou, Ambassador of Chad to the United States of America
- H.E. Cisse Boide, Ambassador of Mauritania to the United States of America
- H.E. Lilit Makunts, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States of America
- H.E. Alejandra Solano, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the Organization of American States
Their insights and leadership were truly motivating, highlighting the incredible progress and ongoing challenges in advancing women's political and civic participation.
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