W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE

An informal OSCE network that aims to highlight, connect and amplify issues related to women active in the First Dimension sphere - in the OSCE and beyond!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

🙏@NorwayOSCE and Amb. @EllenSvendsen3 for hosting Friday's networking event for the W1D #mentoring program.

We heard from one of our fantastic mentoring pairs on what they have gained from the program so far.

We will open for new mentors & mentees in Sept -watch this space!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Empowered women empower women!

Our first @W1D_OSCE Fireside Chat of 2025 featured the one and only @natmeli. Not only Amb. during Malta's chairpersonship of the OSCE 2024, but a role model to so many in the OSCE world and beyond!

🙏 Grateful to @CanadaOSCE 🇨🇦 for hosting.

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Empowered women empower women!

@W1D_OSCE “Fireside Chats” featuring EU Perm Rep to the #OSCE. Thank you, Ambassador @RasaOstrauskai2
for inspiring & honest conversation earlier this week.

🙏 @NLOSCE for hosting us.

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

🙏 @UKOSCE for hosting today's networking event for the W1D #mentoring program.

We heard from inspiring former participants about their experience as mentors & mentees.

And we opened the next cycle of the program.

If you 🫵 are interested, please get in touch!

[Helga Maria Schmid @HelgaMSchmid]

Proud to announce that @OSCE reached gender parity in 2023, through the promotion of gender equality at all levels & better policies on working environment.
We lead by example, because we know that #WomenInDiplomacy are vital.
We need #genderequality for security.

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

🙏 @Canada2OSCE & Amb. @JocelynKinnear for hosting today's networking event for the W1D #mentoring program.

We heard from three 🌟fantastic🌟 mentoring pairs on what they have gained from the program so far.

We will open for new mentors & mentees in Sept -watch this space!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Empowered women empower women!

Third round of @W1D_OSCE “Fireside Chats” featuring Perm. Rep. of 🇱🇻 to the #OSCE. Thank you, Amb. @KatrinaKaktina for inspiring & honest conversation earlier this week. 🙏

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Powerful words on why we must #InvestInWomen from @HelgaSchmid_SG, the Patron of our W1D Mentoring Program! 💜

[OSCE @OSCE]

Courageous women around the world are dedicating their lives to making all of our lives better. We stand with them, says OSCE’s @HelgaSchmid_SG, because society cannot be prosperous and just without women.

#IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #InvestinWomen

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

This week, our very own @CrouzierSylvie announced the launch the next cycle of our W1D #Mentoring Program!

The Program aims to promote professional development & advancement of women as well as women’s expertise.

Applications welcome *by 15 March* for both mentors/mentees!

[Belgium in the OSCE @BelgiumOSCE]

🇧🇪 advocates for gender mainstreaming across all OSCE dimensions and vows to continue to promote gender equality and the implementation of the WPS agenda at home and abroad, including in all multilateral forums. #IWD2024 #GenderEquality #WPS

[Malta at the OSCE @MTatOSCE]

Today, @OSCE24MT announced that the call for nominations for the #WhiteRibbonAwards will soon be issued.

These awards are presented annually to male or female @OSCE delegates from participating States or Partners for Co-operation who have used their position to advocate for #GenderEquality and taken steps to advance women's #empowerment.

#InternationalWomensDay

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Great event today on importance of engaging men in gender equality.

🙏 @CyprusinAustria & @OSCE24MT for organising.

[Malta at the OSCE @MTatOSCE]

The 🇨🇾 Chair of the FSC & the @OSCE Chairpersonship of 🇲🇹 organized a side event this morning to discuss the importance of #EngagingMen on #GenderEquality.
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[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, @GerAmbOSCE delivered a joint statement at the OSCE, on behalf of W1D, on importance of gender equality.

We must redouble efforts as we mark 20 yrs since 2004 OSCE Gender Action Plan.

🙏@PalihoviciLil @OSCE24MT @HelgaSchmid_SG for leadership.

[Malta at the OSCE @MTatOSCE]

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the progress achieved towards #GenderEquality and reflect on the #resilience of women, especially those in conflict-affected areas.
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[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Delighted to start the 4th cycle of our W1D Mentoring Program! At our launch event last week hosted by @Finland_OSCE, we heard from former participants about their experience as mentors & mentees 🤝 Application for the program is still open until 6 October!
#WomenEmpowerment

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Thank you, Ambassadors, for being such inspiring role models! 👏👏👏
@CyprusinAustria @Canada2OSCE @BGMissionVienna
#WomenLeadership

[Canada OSCE @Canada2OSCE]

This fall, the @OSCE's #FSC Troika is led by 3 women for the first time in history! Canada looks forward to working with @BGMissionVienna and @CyprusinAustria on European security and dialogue.
🇧🇬🇨🇦🇨🇾
#WomenInDiplomacy #WomenPeaceSecurity

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

✨Empowered women empower women✨@W1D_OSCE launched “Fireside Chat” event series to foster exchange w/ experienced women in leadership! Honored that #OSCE @HelgaSchmid_SG, also our mentoring program’s patron, was our first guest 🙏 for your inspiring words & @GbGesa for hosting!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Wonderful networking event last Friday as part of our W1D #mentoring program, w/ @iaeaorg expert Dr Adrienne Hanly! 🙏 to 🇨🇦 for hosting! Delighted to announce that @OSCE @HelgaSchmid_SG is now patron to the program! 🎉 Next mentoring cycle will start in the fall - stay tuned!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

🎉 Happy Int’l Day of #WomeninDiplomacy! 🎉

Women diplomats @OSCE gathered at #FSC this week in support of the #WPS agenda. Female perspectives, talent & expertise are needed for inclusive & effective #diplomacy, today more than ever!

#IDWD #femaleempowerment #genderequality

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Combining our efforts on #genderequality & women’s empowerment is key! 🤝 Inspiring talk today with @HelgaSchmid_SG, @OSCECiO, Women Ambassadors, W1D diplomats & @OSCE Men 4 Gender Equality, also highlighting the importance of #mentoring & experience-sharing!

[W1D - Women in First Dimension @ OSCE @W1D_OSCE]

Empowering women and strengthening their role in the field of peace and security remains an essential task for us all!

[OSCE @OSCE]

At yesterday's meeting with Ukrainian women leaders, @HelgaSchmid_SG emphasized the role women play in addressing the war's impact on society.

Enhancing their participation and influence remains a top priority for the OSCE.

#WINGenderEquality