BSEC - ICBSS Webinar
Women Diplomats at the Forefront: Promoting Dialogue and Development in the Black Sea
Monday 9 March 2026 | 11.00 – 13.45 EEST | Online only
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About the webinar
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March), the Permanent International Secretariat of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC PERMIS), in cooperation with the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS), and under the auspices of the Georgian BSEC Chairmanship-in-Office, will organise the Webinar “Women Diplomats at the Forefront: Promoting Dialogue and Development in the Black Sea.”
Women’s participation and leadership in diplomacy are widely recognized as key enablers of inclusive governance and effective multilateralism. Evidence and practice demonstrate that women bring diverse perspectives, enhance consensus-building processes, and contribute to more sustainable and inclusive outcomes in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and regional cooperation initiatives.
Aligning with international commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment, including the UNSDG 5 (Gender Equality) and UNSDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), the online discussion seeks to underscore the essential contribution of women to advancing regional cooperation, fostering constructive dialogue, promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in the Black Sea region.
The webinar will bring together senior women diplomats and practitioners from BSEC Member States and partner institutions, providing a platform for the exchange of experiences, good practices, and policy-oriented perspectives.
Discussions will focus on: the contribution of women to dialogue, peace, and cooperation in the wider Black Sea region; the role of women in strengthening BSEC as a confidence-building and conflict-prevention framework; the impact of increased gender balance in diplomatic services on shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking regional vision; progress achieved in women’s empowerment and gender equality leading to increased representation of women in ambassadorial, consular, and senior diplomatic roles.
The webinar will take place on Monday 9 March 2026, from 11:00 to 13:45 (EEST), online only.
