India, June 24 -- The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is marked to honor and celebrate the increasing involvement of women in influencing global foreign policies and diplomacy. This year the event is observed on June 24. Diplomacy has been a field dominated by men, but in the recent past, women leaders have brought about considerable changes in the way countries interact with each other. This year's celebration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy underscores the need for gender equality in diplomacy.

Why This Day Was Created

The origin of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy came from worldwide initiatives that were taken by the United Nations as well as other organizations in order to promote gender equality i...