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UNGA designates June 24 as International Day of Women in Diplomacy

United Nations General Assembly in a previous meeting. [Courtesy]

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to designate June 24 of each year as the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.

The resolve invites all UN member states, organizations of the UN system, other international and regional organizations, civil society and associations of women diplomats to observe the day annually in order to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of diplomacy.

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