Notable personalities including the Chairman, Global Forum on Human Settlements (Gfhs) and Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury; First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella; Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III; former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Bianca Ojukwu; former First Lady of Bayelsa State, Alanyingi Sylva; former Minister of Women Affairs; Mrs Pauline Tallen and First Lady of the Bahamas, Ann Marie Davis, have reinforced the importance of cross-border collaborations in accelerating gender parity and ensuring women’s inclusion in decision-making at all levels.

They spoke at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).

The event, which was held at the United Nations Headquarters, event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and changemakers committed to advancing women’s empowerment, economic inclusion, and leadership opportunities.

Throughout CSW69, the stakeholders participated in high-level discussions under the GEPS (Global Economic Priority Strategy) Global Ambassadors Think Tank. They focused on economic empowerment for women through financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities; hunger solutions and food security with gender-responsive agricultural policies.

They also called for strategic policymaking to ensure women’s representation in governance and leadership.

In addition, they called for the strengthening of international alliances for sustainable gender-driven initiatives.

A significant outcome of the event was the GEPS Toolkit & Pact of the Future for Women and Girls, a comprehensive framework for global gender advocacy and policy implementation.

Meanwhile while, Sylvia P.R. was honoured with the prestigious Global Ambassador’s Partner Award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to international diplomacy, strategic PR, and gender advocacy.

The award was presented at the High-Level GEPS Side Event, organized by the UN Coordinator and Visionary Leader of the Gender Priority Strategy, Prof. Ada JUNI Okika.

Prof. Okika has been instrumental in shaping global policies that prioritize gender equity, and this recognition underscores Sylvia P.R.’s pivotal role in advancing these initiatives.

Receiving the Global Ambassador’s Partner Award, Sylvia P.R.’s legacy promised to be committed to ensuring that gender advocacy is not just a conversation but a strategic movement that results in real-world change.

While reflecting on the immense privilege of engaging with esteemed UN ambassadors, international leaders, and changemakers dedicated to gender equity, the firm promised to remain committed to ensuring that the outcomes of CSW69 translate into long-term impact across policy, business, and global development.

“Sylvia P.R. will continue to champion global gender strategies, foster international collaborations, and provide PR expertise to leaders shaping the future.

“With its extensive expertise in international public relations and luxury event planning, Sylvia P.R. was instrumental in ensuring:

“High-level media visibility for key discussions and initiatives.

“Facilitation of strategic networking between global leaders and policymakers.

“Amplification of gender advocacy efforts through diplomatic and international platforms”, the firm stated.