The Western Balkans Six Women Diplomats Network was officially launched in Sarajevo, establishing a regional platform dedicated to strengthening the role of women in diplomacy and promoting gender equality in foreign policy.
The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and GIZ, within the framework of the Regional Cooperation for EU Integration (RCEI) project, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany. The two-day program included professional workshops and exchanges between representatives of Western Balkan foreign ministries and international women’s diplomacy networks.
The meeting marks the first concrete step in implementing the Joint Declaration on the Role of Women in Diplomacy, adopted by Western Balkans leaders at the Ministerial Meeting within the Berlin Process on 9 October 2025.
The Western Balkans Women Diplomats Network represents a new regional platform that brings together women diplomats from across the region with the aim of strengthening cooperation, solidarity, and professional exchange. Through joint activities, mentoring, and connections with international partner networks, the Network actively contributes to enhancing leadership capacities and creating better conditions for the career advancement of women in diplomatic services.
Through this initiative, Western Balkans countries reaffirm their commitment to gender equality as a core pillar of modern and inclusive diplomacy.