Swiss Association of Women and Empowerment

On International Mother Language Day, we had the honor of attending the donation ceremony by the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia, where the artwork Mashq1970 was presented to the United Nations.🌍✨ As one of the six official UN languages since 1973, Arabic is not just a means of communication—it is a vessel of history, science, philosophy, and art. One of the world’s oldest and most spoken languages, Arabic has shaped civilizations, preserved knowledge, and continues to influence global discourse today. Yet, language is not only about words. It is about who has the power to speak and be heard. Women have always been at the heart of cultural preservation, passing down languages, stories, and traditions across generations. Protecting languages means protecting women’s voices, ensuring their stories, knowledge, and contributions are not erased. As we celebrate this meaningful donation, let us also reaffirm our commitment to linguistic diversity, gender equality, and cultural preservation. Because when we safeguard languages, we safeguard histories, identities, and futures. 🌍🗣 We were pleased to share this moment alongside H.E. Mr. Abdulmohsen Majed bin Khothaila, Ambassador of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia to the UN and H.E. Yessenia Lozano, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of El Salvador. #MotherLanguageDay #ArabicLanguage #CulturalHeritage #WomenInLanguage

Throwback to "17 Faces of Action" in Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦✨ It was an honor for us to organize the first-ever women’s photo exhibition in Saudi Arabia, marking a historic milestone in amplifying women’s voices. 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became the 10th country to join #17FacesOfAction, celebrating 17 extraordinary Saudi women whose leadership, resilience, and achievements are shaping the future. 🇸🇦✨ This exhibition was more than a showcase—it was a statement of progress, inclusion, and empowerment, perfectly aligned with #SaudiVision2030. We are deeply grateful to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia, and all who made this possible. Together, we remain committed to fostering a world where women’s voices are heard, celebrated, and uplifted. #WomenInLeadership #CulturalHeritage #InclusionMatters #Empowerment

"Empowering women & youth are the main pillars of sustainable growth." – HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman 🇸🇦✨ Under the leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Vision 2030 is redefining the landscape of progress by placing women and youth at the forefront of sustainable development. As #17FacesOfAction expands its global mission, we are honored to stand alongside this vision, amplifying the achievements of women and reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in building a better future. #SaudiVision2030 #EmpoweringWomen #Leadership #Progress #WomenInLeadership

Today, we had the opportunity to explore Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University—the leading institution dedicated to women’s education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦✨ During our visit, we had the honor to meet and have a discussion with Dr. Maha Meshal AlRasheed, Dr. Aseel Alammar, PhD, and Ms. Amal Albassam —inspiring women whose expertise and dedication reinforce the essential role of education. A world where every woman has access to education is a world of limitless potential. Let’s continue working toward that future.✨ #EducationForAll #WomenLeadingChange #FutureOfEducation #SaudiWomen

17 Faces of Action | A New Chapter in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦✨ On February 7th, 2025, we proudly opened the Saudi Arabian chapter of 17 Faces of Action, making it the 10th country to participate in this global initiative. 🇸🇦✨ This exhibition celebrates 17 inspiring Saudi women, highlighting their achievements in sustainability, leadership, and innovation—contributions that continue to shape a more equitable and prosperous future. With the invaluable support of Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi, United Nations Office at Geneva, وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture, and Mrs. Tatiana Valovaya, this initiative continues to elevate voices, celebrate achievements, and inspire future generations. 🌍💡 #17FacesOfAction #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration #SDGs

We are thrilled to announce that today, February 7, 2025, in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 will become the 10th country to join #17FacesOfAction! ✨ Honoring 17 remarkable Saudi women, this exhibition will highlight their leadership, determination and extraordinary achievements — amplifying voices shaping the future of sustainability. 🙌🏻 #17FacesOfAction #WomenEmpowerment #Riyadh #CelebratingWomen #CulturalHeritage

Greetings from Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦 Today, the delegation of Swiss Association of Women and Empowerment had the honor of visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh, where discussions on international cooperation, global partnerships, and women’s empowerment took place🌎🙌🏻 We were privileged to meet with H.E. Waleed A. Elkhereiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, together with H.E. Tatiana Valovaya, Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, reaffirming our shared commitment to meaningful collaboration. #Diplomacy #WomenEmpowerment #GlobalCollaboration #SaudiArabia

On January 31, we had the great honor of attending the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival Opening Night at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village—a masterfully curated celebration of art, culture, and heritage. 🌎💫 We are delighted to begin our collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and with the kind coordination of Dr. Natasha Ridge. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to empowering people through culture and education. 💡🙌🏻 It is a privilege to work alongside the talented and forward-thinking team at the the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, and we are grateful for their dedication to all our shared projects. Once again, we emphasize the profound impact of forging new collaborations, driving meaningful initiatives, and continuing our efforts to advance cultural exchange and creative empowerment. 👏🏻✨ #RasAiKhamaArt2025 #CulturalInnovation #WomenInTheArts #ArtForImpact

On January 30th, 2025, we had the pleasure of attending the Design Heads exhibition, organized within the framework of Art Genève. ✨ We are proud to support the ASWE Prize 2024 laureate, Marie Boutin, celebrating young talent and the future of design! 👏🏻 #ArtGeneve #DesignHeads #ASWEPrize #WomenInDesign #CreativeInnovation #FutureOfDesign #EmpoweringTalent

Welcoming the Chinese New Year and ITU’s 160th Anniversary with the Secretary-General of ITU 🌟 On January 28th, 2025, Swiss Association of Women and Empowerment had the distinct honor of meeting with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the first woman Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, at the ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting was a profound source of inspiration, highlighting the importance of women’s leadership in technology, innovation and global governance. 🌎🙌🏻 As we embark on this new year, celebrating the milestone 160th anniversary of ITU, we remain committed to staying aligned with ITU's developments and advancing youth engagement, women’s empowerment, and gender equality in new technologies, education, and digital inclusion—values that closely align with ITU’s mission. Through united efforts, innovative thinking, and a shared purpose, we can create lasting solutions to the challenges facing communities around the world, ensuring that the future of technology benefits all—without leaving anyone behind. 🙏🏼✨ #WomenInLeadership #EmpowerWomen #DigitalInclusion #YouthEngagement #ITU #AI