Women in Diplomacy
NOW FOR TOMORROW
Created in Sweden and endorsed by a dozen countries, including Canada, France, Germany, Mexico and Norway, it consists of a State's promoting, through its diplomatic relations, ideals and best practices that target equality between men and women in all fields, including education, health and the economy, as well as the fight against violations of women's rights.
Women in diplomacy is essential for the younger generation, given the values it promotes.
It can inspire young people by showing them that women can take on important role models in diplomacy and influence global policies.
"It is time for women role model in diplomacy to inspire others and speak up for women's rights"
Dr. Guila Clara Kessous
Purpose
“Today, in our changing world, feminist diplomacy is no longer an option.
For those countries that commit to it, the positive impacts of women in diplomacy are significant, socially, economically and politically, both nationally and internationally.
I am convinced that by mobilizing the combined strength of women and men together we can build a more egalitarian and peaceful society; the kind of society we leave to our children.
Together, we will try to recreate a cartography of women participating on an equal footing with men, as men in the governance of the world.
So, thanks to my expertise and the support of many committed world leaders at my side, my aim is to get women and men in governments all over the world to sign the International Accords for Women in Diplomacy.
As women and girls represent half of the world’s population, they also represent half of the potential. A world of governance that will not take this potential in account, will miss the opportunity of running the world better for humanity in its hole.
Dr. Guila Clara Kessous
UNESCO Artist for Peace and Peace Ambassador of the Universal Circle of Ambassadors for Peace (Geneva)
Signatories
Her Excellency
Mrs. Eliza Jean Reid
First Lady of Iceland
“When I talk about working for better equality, this is not a zero sum game where we take something from one group to give it to another group. It is about leveling the playing field for everybody as it benefits everybody."
Her Excellency
Mrs. Tamara Vučić
First Lady of Serbia
“Women are the pillars of the society, women are the pillars of the living power by nature. We are mothers and we are rebuilders of the humankind. Our strength lives in our suttelty, in our harmony, in our wisdom, in our patience."
Her Royal Majesty,
Queen Diambi Kabatusuila
Queen of the Order of the Leopard of the Bakwa Luntu People
“I sign because it is time we, women, take actions collectively. We need to bring awareness, not only mentally, but in actions. This is an action that I take, an engagement to unite men and women to sign these accords, because they need to be applied. My grand-daughter will have a life without having to worry about competing with men, for her to get the same rights that men."
Mrs. Tahani Fahmy
Vice President for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality at Innovation University
Mrs. Isabelle Wachsmuth
World Health Organization
“This topic is very important and it is just the beginning. It would be fantastic to have common actions planned, and be ready to support this process of mobilization to work together."
Mrs. Sonia Ramzi
First Egyptian and Arab and African women with leading position at the World Heritage in UNESCO
“Men are the ones who mostly die during the wars so we need to gather to mobilize ourselves for peace and sustainability. Those two problematics are the ones recognized by United Nations."
Mrs. Najat Vallaud Belkacem
Former French Minister of Women's Rights
“When we, as women, have a place of high responsibility, our duty is to help other women to access to higher positions."
Dr. Jaylan Ahmed
CEO of Baheya Foundation, Cairo
“We should do anything and sign anything in order to help women. As long as there is love and hope."
Mrs. Mona Abdullkareem Alyafee
General Director Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Emirate
“We need to empower women disabilities and all the women in general."
Mrs. Jacqueline Zeng
Founder of Bestway Healthcare Group
“The true opposite of feminism is not patriarchy but to end the opposition between men and women."
Their Royal Highnesses
Béatrice de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Princess of Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Camilla Crociani de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Castro Duchess
Maria Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Calabria and Palermo Duchess
“Equality is not about treating everyone the same way, but ensuring everyone has the same chance to achieve their unique potential. Let's all come together to make this a reality. Our greatest power lies not just in shaping our destiny, but in transforming the world for a better shared future."