Reception Honoring Courtesy Call by the Fifth Leadership Program for Women in PEACE Project “Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership.”
April 24, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a luncheon reception to honor the courtesy call visit by the 5th Leadership Program for Women in the PEACE Project, dignitaries from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) at the Embassy. All of the diplomats and staff were in attendance to greet guests as they arrived to the event.
The Welcome Address was given by the afternoon’s emcee Mr. Abdul Hameed Hashimi, Third Secretary. All of the PEACE Participants participated in a self-introduction and shared a little about their research at their respective universities in Japan. In his opening remarks, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his welcome to all present and thanked them for sharing their stories and their hopes for the future. He encouraged them to continue the forward momentum of progress and help advocate for all women in Afghanistan who have not yet found their opportunities or voice.
Hon. Ms. Akiko Domoto, the first woman Governor of Chiba Prefecture and third Woman ever elected as Governor of Japan, gave lecture on the importance in the role of women in all aspects of society around the world. Additionally, she spoke on Japan’s history of having had women Empress Regnants ruling over the country as well as its recent endeavors through Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs “World Assembly for Women (WAW!” .
After all had spoken, Mr. Hashimi invited the guests to partake in the Afghan dishes prepared in their honor by the Embassy which were served for all to enjoy. Following the luncheon, all guests present partook in a group photo, to commemorate the auspicious occasion.
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