International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2026

Event Date: June 24, 2026

On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate the women whose leadership, expertise, and commitment continue to shape global cooperation, peace, and health.

Women have always played a vital role in diplomacy, yet representation gaps remain. As of 2024, women accounted for just 21% of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations (Source: UN), and between 1992 and 2019, women made up only 13% of negotiators in major peace processes worldwide (Source: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)). Despite these challenges, women diplomats continue to drive change, build bridges, and strengthen multilateral action.

We recognize that more inclusive diplomacy leads to stronger institutions, better decisions, and more effective responses to global challenges. As we mark this day, we celebrate the women whose voices, leadership, and vision are helping shape the future of global health and international cooperation.

Today, we take the opportunity to feature the reflections from inspiring women in diplomacy whose words remind us of the power of representation, collaboration, and leadership:

Do you see women becoming more vocal and more present in the negotiations and current major discussions in global health ?

What has brought you this far in international relations ?