Beirut: To mark International Women's Day, the Embassies of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Jordan are collaborating on the 'Ambassador for a Day' (AFAD) competition for the third year. Ambassador for a Day is a national essay competition for girls between 15-18 years of age. Each AFAD winner will get to shadow an Ambassador or senior UN Official in Lebanon for one day, to see first-hand how girls can become leaders and advocates for change. This promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to build skills in diplomacy, confidence, and leadership.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the competition aims to encourage all girls from various backgrounds living in Lebanon, aged 15-18 years old and not at university, to apply. The competition closes at midnight on Monday, 14 April 2025. The theme for this year's International Women's Day is "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." To enter, participants should submit either a video or a short essay in English or Arabic answering the question related to the theme.