18.03.2025

Kazakhstan Represented at UN CSW68 Parallel Event

March 18, 2025, New York, USA - the Federation of Consular Corps and Associations (FICAC) hosted a parallel event at the United Nations during the UN Women’s CSW68 conference. The session, titled “Directed Diplomacy: Women’s Leadership - Key to Fiscal Success”, brought together consuls and distinguished leaders from around the world to discuss the vital role of women’s leadership in achieving economic growth and gender equity.

FICAC, under the leadership of President Hon. Nikolaos Margaropoulos, demonstrated its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment in diplomacy through:
- A high-profile Side Event held in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Honduras at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on March 11, 2025
- A virtual Parallel Event organized jointly with the US Consular Corps College on March 20, 2025

The Society of Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan was represented by Mr. Denis Van den Weghe, who actively participated in the event. His presence underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to supporting global initiatives on women’s empowerment, leadership, and inclusive diplomacy.

Participation in this important UN platform further strengthens the role of the Society of Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan within the international diplomatic community and highlights the growing contribution of honorary consuls in advancing dialogue on critical global issues.