Guyana’s nominee for the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) position, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, engaged in discussions on gender equality in global leadership.

According to a statement from the Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations on Tuesday, Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett participated in a panel discussion titled “Equal Voices at Every Table: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy”. The event was held ahead of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and brought together the Permanent Representatives of Greece and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was preceded by a fireside chat with the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed on June 24 each year.

Participants at the panel shared their personal experiences in diplomacy and examined structural and cultural barriers affecting women’s leadership. Discussions also focused on practical steps to improve gender parity in international institutions.