To mark International Women’s Day, trainees from the EU Delegation in Geneva organized an interactive panel discussion, bringing together 150 young professionals and s ix female ambassadors to share their personal journeys, challenges and opportunities as women in diplomacy.

On 5 March, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan organized at the Japanese Diet a seminar to mark the International Women’s Day, focusing on Equal and Inclusive Participation of Women in Political Decision-Making, in cooperation of the Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) and the United Nations Information Centre, Tokyo.

8 March marks International Women's Day and this year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe. Today, we launch our awareness-raising campaign “75 Women in 75 Years of Council of Europe History” which celebrates 75 women, historical or current, who have had an impact on the work of the Council of Europe.

CivOps Commander sends message to all personnel in the EU’s civilian crisis management missions on the occasion of the International Women’s Day

On 8 March, the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Henriette Geiger, joined by Governor, H.E. Wisley Kipyegon Rotich and Deputy Governor, Prof. Grace Cheserek as well as Ms Sadia Hussein, founder of the Brighter Society Initiative and key county leaders, rallied in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, under the banner "Education Not Mutilation.

On 8 March, ASPI's Women in Defence and Security Network (WDSN) and the Delegation of the European Union to Australia organised a joint roundtable event focused on advancing the role of women in national security and diplomacy.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8, the European Union (EU) and he United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reaffirm their steadfast commitment to promoting women's empowerment and leadership. This pledge extends to advancing gender equality and women's rights globally, integral to the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a united front, the EU and UNESCO emphasize that gender equality is not just a moral imperative but a foundational element necessary for the success of any development initiative.

#Build processes to accelerate new opportunities for women

"This project has transformed my life: from a housewife, I have become an artisan who travels abroad and received the distinction of 'Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture Artist'."

Se trata de mujeres en riesgo, víctimas o sobrevivientes de violencia basada en género, como parte del proyecto para garantizar la creación de oportunidades a través del aprendizaje y apoyo en la gestión de los residuos sólidos urbanos en el Distrito Capital.

This is an inspirational story of solidarity between two industrious women; one is a chemistry professor, and the other is a former housekeeper. What brings them to work together is the EU-funded WOMEN-UP Project.

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