Diplomacy in Times of Uncertainty

Conference Program
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The Women Ambassadors Conference is an annual conference organized by faculty and students of Howard University in conjunction with the Women Ambassadors Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  The 28th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference is held under the stewardship of the College of Arts and Science of Howard University.

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. In 2024, the 28th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference will take place on Thursday, March 28 and on Friday, March 29, 2024 in person.

Stay tuned on this website for any updates on the panels.

Join the Ambassadors, Faculty and Students in person on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29!

DAY 1

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
LANGUAGES AND DIPLOMACY
Location: Howard University | Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

The Impact of Language on Diplomacy

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
AMERICAN DIPLOMATS
Location: Howard University | Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

Fireside chat with African American Diplomats

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN REPRESENTATION
Location: Howard University | Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

Representatives of Women Organization Speak about African American Women Representation

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Location: TBA
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
THE AMBASSADORS SPEAK
Location: Howard University | Blackburn Center | East Ballroom

Plenary featuring Women Ambassadors from several countries

DAY 2

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
UKRAINE AND RUSSIA
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

Russia's War in Ukraine: The Already Forgotten War!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
THE MIDDLE EAST
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

Israel, Palestine and the Victims of the Conflict

The Language of the Media in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Rethinking US Policy in the Middle East

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AFRICA
Location: Blackburn Center:| Reading Lounge

Media Silence on Conflicts in Africa

US-Africa Relations: A Much Needed Reset

Europe-Africa Relations: A Much Needed Reset

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

The Bretton Woods Institutions: In Need of Reform

The International Community: Who is that?

The Too Often Absent Voices of Women in Conflict Resolution

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT IN THE WORLD
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

Beyond the UN Decade for People of African Descent

The EU Anti Racism Summit, the Durban Declaration and the CARICOM Proposal

Africa and Paradigm Shifts in the World

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
THINKING GREEN
Location: Blackburn Center | Reading Lounge

COPT 28 and Beyond

Rethinking Green Spaces at the Local Level

Conference Closing Remarks

Event open

WAF Conference 2024

  • Date: 3/28/2024 10:15 AM - 3/29/2023 04:00 PM
  • Location: 2400 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA (Map)