The British, Australian, Canadian, and US embassies in Belgium invite female Belgian high-school students aged 16 to 19 to enter a competition to be a diplomat for a day. Supported by the United Nations Regional Information Centre.
The competition aims to encourage young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change, including through mentorship opportunities.
Winners of the competition will be invited to spend a day at the four embassies in Brussels on 10 March, shadowing senior leaders and learning about the work of a diplomat. Winners will also be able to take part in a discussion with business and civil society on the importance of gender equality. The embassies will cover travel and accommodation costs in Brussels.
Why you should enter this competition
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Today, there are too few women in international diplomacy, including women from under-represented backgrounds, whether ethnic, religious, economic, cultural, or personal identity. Women are not represented at parity in the political and business sectors.
To end this underrepresentation, we must ensure equality of opportunity and equitable outcomes for everyone. This is why we, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US, are working towards gender equality around the world.
Who can enter
You can enter this competition if you:
- are a Belgian citizen (or a Belgian dual national), and a Belgian resident
- identify as a girl or woman
- are enrolled in high school
- are between 16 and 19 years old, or turn 16 in 2025
How to enter
To enter, you must answer the following question:
Why do you think equal rights are important and what actions would you carry out, or have already carried out in order to achieve and/or promote equal rights?
Uploading and information on how to participate is available on the website, here.