High-level women's forum on decency in politics: an exemplary model for youth and the strengthening of political trust
Source: Republic of Slovenia
Shortly before the start of this year's 20th anniversary edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a high-level women's forum comprising foreign ministers, senior representatives of international organisations and members of national parliaments and the European Parliament. Their discussions focused on decency in politics, a highly relevant matter in the current climate of rising authoritarianism.
The distinguished participants included Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, MEP Irena Joveva, The Baroness Helic of the British House of Lords, Vice President of the National Assembly Meira Hot, Ambassador of the EU to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić and Head of Delegation of the EU to Afghanistan Veronika Bošković Pohar.
"Since we are few in number, it is particularly important that we set a good example for young people in order to strengthen trust in politics and encourage women to assume leadership roles," underlined the Slovenian Foreign Minister. The distinguished participants concurred that female politicians, irrespective of their political affiliations, must provide mutual support, address complex challenges collectively and conduct themselves in a dignified, respectful and empathetic manner. They agreed that it is imperative for them to uphold and strengthen political standards, particularly by insisting on the fundamental principles of respectful interpersonal relations and humanity.
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Shortly before the start of this year's 20th anniversary edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted a high-level women's forum comprising foreign ministers, senior representatives of international organisations and members of national parliaments and the European Parliament. Their discussions focused on decency in politics, a highly relevant matter in the current climate of rising authoritarianism.
The distinguished participants included Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, MEP Irena Joveva, The Baroness Helic of the British House of Lords, Vice President of the National Assembly Meira Hot, Ambassador of the EU to Kazakhstan Aleška Simkić and Head of Delegation of the EU to Afghanistan Veronika Bošković Pohar.
"Since we are few in number, it is particularly important that we set a good example for young people in order to strengthen trust in politics and encourage women to assume leadership roles," underlined the Slovenian Foreign Minister. The distinguished participants concurred that female politicians, irrespective of their political affiliations, must provide mutual support, address complex challenges collectively and conduct themselves in a dignified, respectful and empathetic manner. They agreed that it is imperative for them to uphold and strengthen political standards, particularly by insisting on the fundamental principles of respectful interpersonal relations and humanity.
Full article here.