CELEBRATION OF WOMEN DIPLOMATS
Celebration of Women Diplomats
New York, NY


New York, NY—On October 17, 2022 the Women’s Foreign Policy Group held its annual Celebration of Women Diplomats at the home of WFPG Board Member, Maureen White. The event honored the achievements of female permanent representatives to the United Nations, deputy permanent representatives to the United Nations, and consul generals. Honorees included Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield of the United States, Ambassador Maria Theogili of Greece, Ambassador Aida Kasymalieva of Kyrgyzstan, and countless other women who have dedicated themselves to careers in diplomacy. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield gave inspirational remarks on the importance of women participation in the United Nations, the crises in Ukraine and Iran, and the necessity to amplify women’s voices around the world.

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WFPG Board Member, Barbara Stephenson with President Emeritus Patricia Ellis

 
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield converses with guests and fellow honorees
 

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WFPG Board Member, Theresa Loar with fellow Board Member and Host, Maureen White

 
WFPG Board Member and Host, Maureen White makes opening remarks alongside Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

 

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Ambassador Lisa Carty speaks with WFPG Board Member and Host, Maureen White

 
WFPG Board Members Barbara Stephenson, and Theresa Loar with Programs Associate Jillian Bendlak as well as WFPG Interns Serena Pradhan, Hannah Kubat, Jennifer Engl, and Skye Jannery-Barney