Women in Diplomacy

Fostering collaboration, consensus, inclusiveness through diplomacy

The Times Kuwait Report What inspired you to pursue a career in diplomacy? Growing up, I was always fascinated by…

Valuing the Unique Contributions of Women in Diplomacy

The Times Kuwait Report In a world of growing challenges and accelerating change, female diplomats stand out as a voice…

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Diplomacy, a Transformative Power to Advance Peace, Development, Understanding

The Times Kuwait Report In a world of growing challenges and accelerating change, female diplomats stand out as a voice…

Women in Diplomacy

Honoring Women Reshaping World Diplomacy, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

The Times Kuwait Report In a world where diplomacy defines the path to peace, progress, and global cooperation, the voices…

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Honoring women who reshape the world diplomatic order, break barriers and build bridges

The Times Kuwait Report In a world where diplomacy defines the path to peace, progress, and global cooperation, the voices…

Kuwait News

Kuwait National Day celebration a tapestry of heritage, unity and pride

• Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Badr described National and Liberation Day as a testament to Kuwait’s unity, strength, and enduring progress.…

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EU ambassador calls for stronger cooperation with Kuwait on labor

• H.E. Anne Koistinen, the EU Ambassador to Kuwait, highlighted the EU’s commitment to supporting efforts, sharing expertise, and promoting…

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Kuwait highlights women’s role in building flexible economies

United Nations Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator in Kuwait, Ghada Al-Taher, stated Sunday that Kuwait is increasingly…

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Leaving with “part of my heart in Kuwait”

By Reaven D’Souza Executive Managing Editor In the three years since her arrival in Kuwait, French Ambassador H.E. Claire Le…

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Ambassador Le Flécher pioneers ‘Women’s Diwaniya’ in Kuwait

H.E. Claire Le Flécher, Ambassador of France to Kuwait, said, we believe that by nurturing these ties and enhancing the…

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More women needed at the foreign policy table

A global dialogue hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) emphasized the role of gender-informed strategies and gender diversity within…

Kuwait News

Cultural diplomacy vital in strengthening ties: Turkish envoy

The Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sönmez, expressed her happiness at the growing interest in learning the Turkish language…

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Together build a more responsive, just and inclusive global financial system

By Claire Le Flécher Ambassador of France to Kuwait The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which will be…

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The Best Foreign Policy Puts Women at the Center

Greater gender equality leads to greater wealth and security for all In 2014, Margot Wallström, then serving as the foreign…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Claire Le Flecher, Ambassador of France

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. Although international attention to gender issues has increased in recent years, recent developments and…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Belinda Lewis, Ambassador of United Kingdom

During the course of my career, as a manager, mentor and human resources director, I have found that more women…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Dr. Ameera Alhassan Head of UN-Habitat GCC, Kuwait Office

Kuwaiti women’s role in their society was established long before Kuwait independence in 1960. The first informal school for girls…

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International Women’s Day 2022 : H.E. Aliya Mawani, Ambassador of Canada

During your tenure in Kuwait what is your opinion about women’s empowerment in society? Kuwait is full of talented, creative…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Nisreen Rubaian, UNHCR Representative to Kuwait

During your tenure in Kuwait what is your opinion about women’s empowerment in society? Kuwait has been at the forefront…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Halima Abdille Mahmoud, Ambassador of Kenya

In your career have you faced discrimination or hurdles being a woman? I have not come across direct/overt discrimination due…

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International Women’s Day 2022 – H.E. Claudia Alejandra Zampieri, Ambassador of Argentina

About women’s empowerment in society: I am sure that if women occupied more positions as decision makers there would be…

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International Women’s Day 2022 : H.E. Haja Ishata Thomas, Ambassador of Sierra Leone

During your tenure in Kuwait, what is your opinion about women’s empowerment in society? Women’s empowerment in Kuwaiti society is…

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Building bridges of friendship and understanding through IWG

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR Mrs. Ambreen Mustafa, the new president of the International Women’s Group in Kuwait is a warm…

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Diplomatic positions come with huge responsibility

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR Anna Szenasi, First Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission of the Hungarian embassy in Kuwait,…

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Diplomatic challenges for women are similar to other professions

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR H.E. Halima Abdille Mahmoud, Ambassador of Kenya to Kuwait is charming young diplomat who comes…

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Inspired by the role of diplomacy in bringing peace

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR Fathona Said, First Secretary at Socio-Cultural Section of the Embassy of Indonesia is a warm…

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Working towards change enhances my career in the UN

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR Ameera Al Hassan, with a (PhD) in Sustainable Architecture and Role of Policy Making and…

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Diplomacy is about professionalism and passion

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR Olha Seheda, a young and dynamic Ukrainian diplomat endorses former US diplomat Richard Holbrooke’s statement,…

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“Gender has never come in the way of my diplomacy,” says Pittara Navarat

Counsellor at the Royal Thailand Embassy, Kuwait Pittara Navarat, a young diplomat working as a counsellor at the Royal Embassy…

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Kuwaiti women play a critical role in society

BY REAVEN D’SOUZA MANAGING EDITOR United States Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski, who took over in February as the top diplomat…

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French envoy says Kuwait has a special role in the Gulf region

By Reaven D’Souza Managing Editor France marks Bastille Day with subdued celebrations Kuwait and France enjoy excellent bilateral relations since…

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Anita de Vogel: Charming and graceful

By Reaven D’Souza Managing Editor Anita de Vogel comes across as a friendly, easily approachable woman who makes a lasting…

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Kuwait a pioneer in woman empowerment

Kuwait has been a pioneer in promoting gender equality and women empowerment, said Deputy Chairperson of the Cabinet’s Women Affairs…