DIPLOMACY, SOVEREIGNTY AND SHIFTING PARADIGMS
The Annual Women Ambassadors Conference
The Women Ambassadors Conference is an annual event organized by faculty and students of Howard University in conjunction with the Women Ambassadors Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The 30th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference is held under the stewardship of the College of Arts and Science of Howard University, the Office of the Provost of Howard University, the Africa Prosperity Network and the OAS (Organization of American States).
The goal of the Annual Women Ambassadors Conference is three-fold: to celebrate the work of women in diplomacy and related fields; to provide role models to students, particularly students from constituencies that are less represented in the diplomatic field; to inform students from various universities around the globe and the general public about major issues in international affairs.
The Annual Women Ambassadors Conference has become, over the years, a true institution in the Washington DC diplomatic landscape and in other capitals. In 2026, the 30th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference is taking place on three continents. The first component of the Conference took place this year on February 4 in Accra, Ghana in collaboration with the Africa Prosperity Network. The second component will take place on Thursday, March 26 at Howard University and will conclude on Friday, March 27, 2025 at the OAS with a step show and more. The last component will take place on May 15 in Paris, France.
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Join the Ambassadors, Faculty and Students in person on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27!
Agenda
DAY 1
YOLANDA ARROYO PIZARRO, AWARD WINNING PUERTO RICAN NOVELIST
Discussion led by Dr. Monica Styles (Howard University) with featured guest, Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, award winning Puerto Rican novelist about the agency of Puerto Ricans, about the symbolism of the Bad Bunny halftime show, the Impact of language, love, race and inequity.
DIPLOMACY, LANGUAGE AND INTERPRETATION
A discussion about the impact of interpretation on Diplomacy featuring the Simultaneous Interpretation class. The discussion will be led by Profs. Krystal Jenkins and Marilyn Sephocle.
WOMEN FROM THE DRC AND SUDAN SPEAK
A conversation about the situation of women facing conflict in the DRC and in Sudan led by Congolese activist and author Justine Masika Bihamba.
LUNCH BREAK
Light lunch
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN DIPLOMATS
African American diplomats discuss the importance of diplomacy to future diplomats.
PLENARY WITH THE WOMEN AMBASSADORS
Women Ambassadors from various countries discuss their respective focus as Ambassador of their country to the United States, the advancement of women in their country/region, the importance of diplomacy.
PARALLEL SESSIONS ON ZOOM | GEOPOLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
This panel will also be conducted on Thursday March 26 from 11:00 AM until 12:15 PM. It will take place on zoom and will be led by Dr. Eman Hussein and Dr. Raslan Moutraji.
PARALLEL SESSION ON ZOOM | SOVEREIGNTY OF LESS POWERFUL NATIONS
This discussion will focus on the sovereignty of countries and territories that are less powerful.
DAY 2
STEP SHOW
The Women Ambassadors Foundation and the Hip Hop Institute for Peace are collaborating with the OAS (Organization of American States) to present a step show featuring Howard University's Greek organizations.
Reception
TBA
T I C K E T S
- Date:3/26/2025 10:00 AM - 3/27/2026 09:30 PM
- Location 2400 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA (Map)
