30 girls win opportunity to become Ambassadors For A Day
The third annual Ambassador For A Day competition celebrates the potential of Lebanon's youth as it gives young girls the opportunity to shadow heads of diplomatic missions for one day.
On Tuesday, the British, Canadian and Jordanian embassies jointly hosted a reception to celebrate the thirty winners, from across various regions and backgrounds in Lebanon, of this year's 'Ambassador For A Day' competition. Each winner will spend one day shadowing an Ambassador, Senior U.N. or Lebanese official. This promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to build confidence, leadership, and diplomatic skills.
This year's competition was launched on International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March. Over 300 girls aged 15-18 years old submitted entries on the International Women's Day 2025 theme 'For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment'.
They answered the question: 'If you were an Ambassador for a Day, what actions would you take to accelerate gender equality including equal rights, power and opportunities?"
"A huge thank you to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the British Council, Arab and Foreign Ambassadors, Lebanese Diplomats and U.N. Heads of Mission for supporting the initiative," the British embassy said in a statement.
The British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell said: "Congratulations to 30 remarkable young girls whose creative and insightful entries inspired us. Your voices are powerful and your impact is real. Be proud of this incredible achievement — young leaders like you are shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for Lebanon."
The Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum said: "Inclusion is not limited to questions of gender equality. Canada believes that inclusion means taking into account the experiences of people facing discrimination based on gender, income, race, religion, language, ability and age, in everything that we do. I'm hopeful that you will carry on values of diversity and inclusion as you pursue your education, and eventually your careers."
The Jordanian Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Al Hadid said: "Empowering women is not only a matter of justice, but a cornerstone of resilient and prosperous societies. No nation can truly thrive when half of its voices remain unheard. The creativity and determination shown by the 30 young participants reflect a spirit we deeply value, and one that resonates with Jordan's continued efforts to promote rights, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Your voices matter, and I am confident you will help shape a more just and inclusive future."
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