On June 24, 2025, Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, collaborating with UN Women Liberia, held a high‑level event in Monrovia to observe the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The occasion celebrated progress toward gender equality in diplomatic roles—highlighting that Liberian women account for nearly 44% of home‑office staff and over 37% in foreign missions, though only 27% occupy leadership roles within the ministry.
Speakers underscored global disparities—only about 21% of ambassadors worldwide are women, with Africa marginally higher at 20%. They called for stronger reforms to elevate women into senior positions, both domestically and internationally, aligning with UN resolutions like 58/15 aimed at systemic change in diplomatic participation.
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