Dia Internacional das Mulheres na Diplomacia

O Dia Internacional das Mulheres na Diplomacia, estabelecido pela Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas, foi objeto da “Discussão Annual sobre os Direitos da Mulher”, durante a 59ª Sessão do CDH.

A intervenção brasileira, proferida pelo Representante Permanente, Embaixador Tovar da Silva Nunes, enfatizou a reduzida participação de mulheres em áreas como defesa, clima, paz e segurança. Defendeu, ainda, a eleição de uma mulher para o cargo de Secretária-Geral das Nações Unidas.

Segue, abaixo, íntegra do discurso:

[ABRE ASPAS]

Despite normative progress, women remain underrepresented in peace processes, security efforts, and multilateral decision-making. This stands in contrast to the commitments made under Security Council Resolution 1325 and the CEDAW Convention.

The full, equal, and meaningful inclusion of women in diplomacy is not only a matter of justice, but of effectiveness. According to the UN Secretary-General`s report on Women, Peace and Security, women`s participation increases the durability of peace agreements by up to 35%.

In Brazil, we have adopted concrete measures: we implemented gender quotas in the diplomatic service entrance exams, took action against institutional harassment, and expanded women`s presence in strategic negotiations. However, we recognize that much more needs to be done.

We advocate for gender parity in all multilateral forums, greater female representation in traditionally male-dominated areas such as defense, climate, peace and security and the election of a woman as Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Equal participation in key decision-making spaces is essential to transforming global diplomacy and ensuring peace that is truly inclusive, just, and resilient.

[FECHA ASPAS]

Foto: Delbrasgen

Foto: Delbrasgen