Women, Diplomacy and Human Rights

Urges States to take all appropriate measures to ensure to women, on equal terms with men and without any discrimination, the opportunity to represent their Governments at the international level and to participate in the work of international organizations;

Encourages States to take national, regional and international initiatives that promote women’s leadership in diplomacy, inter alia, mentorship programmes, institutional reforms, compilation and publication of relevant statistics, support for associations of women diplomats, training to combat gender stereotypes, and inclusive and multisectoral policies to ensure sustainable progress toward gender equality;

Calls upon States, international organizations and relevant stakeholders to actively promote and ensure the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation and leadership of women at all levels of multilateral forums, to take measures to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, violence and misconduct, including in the digital space, and to advocate for equal representation in leadership positions, while recognizing the critical role of women in fostering inclusive, sustainable and effective multilateral decision-making processes;

Invites all States, organizations of the United Nations system and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, associations of women diplomats and other relevant stakeholders, to participate in this celebration;