PH Consulate General in Los Angeles Joins 4th International Women-in-Diplomacy Forum
Top photo: The Honorary Consul of Senegal Mame Toucouler Mbaye, in her welcome remarks, commends the contributions of women in addressing pressing social concerns. Bottom photo: The program’s keynote speaker, Reyna Isabel Aburto, who is also the second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, shares her insights on how women can inspire their fellow women to make a difference in the society. Relief Society is the largest women’s organization in the world with over seven million members in 188 countries. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
LOS ANGELES 27 March 2020 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles joined over a hundred female leaders from various fields in a forum entitled “The 4th International Women-in-Diplomacy Day: Let's be the Solution!" on 09 March 2020.
The forum was organized by the Honorary Consul of Senegal Mame Toucouler Mbaye, who is also the Chairperson of the Los Angeles Consular Corps Spouses Association (LACSA), the informal organization of spouses of the members of foreign missions based in Los Angeles
In her opening remarks, Honorary Consul Mbaye commended the contributions of women in addressing pressing social concerns and remarked that “We, women, carry all the inclusive attitude…in bringing solution”.
The first panel on Diplomats-Building Bridges Around the World, featured members of the diplomatic and consular corps in Los Angeles, including Kenyan Ambassador Njeri Karago, Brazilian Ambassador Marcia Loureiro, and Costa Rican Consul General Mabel Segura-Fernandez.
The discussion highlighted the experiences and roles of women diplomats in the implementation of their respective countries’ foreign policy and the importance of women’s perspective in the conduct of foreign relations.
Two other panel discussions focused on women leaders in government and non-governmental organizations such as the East Africa Partnership, Direct Relief, and Engage Africa. Burbank City Mayor Sharon Springer also shared her experience in dealing with the common challenges women face in politics and local governance.
The Consulate was represented by its Political Officer and Consul Rea G. Oreta and Information Officer Mary Grace “Joss” Leaño. END
Political Officer and Consul Rea G. Oreta (third from left) and Information Officer Mary Grace Leaño (second from left) with fellow participants in the 4th International Women in Diplomacy. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
Honorary Consul of Senegal Mame Toucouler Mbaye (center) receives the certificate of appreciation on Kenyan Ambassador Njeri Karago, Brazilian Ambassador Marcia Loureiro, and Costa Rican Consul General Mabel Segura-Fernandez. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
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