06/06/2026
Celebrating leadership, heritage, and the power of motherhood!
In commemoration of Nicaraguan Mother's Day and Africa Day, the Embassy of Nicaragua in Cuba and the House of Africa Museum on Friday, 29th May 2026 hosted a powerful panel discussion in Havana titled: “Women and Mothers in Diplomacy and Decision-Making: Afro-descendant and Indigenous Women in Government.”
The forum brought together a powerful collective of voices to shine a light on representation, resilience, and leadership.
H.E. Verna Mills, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Republic of Cuba joined other distinguished diplomats from the Republic of the Congo, Cabo Verde, Venezuela and Nicaragua in sharing their experiences, discussing the progress and challenges for Afro-descendant and indigenous women in governance.
These trailblazing leaders pulled back the curtain on their own journeys, sparking an honest conversation about the massive strides achieved—and the real barriers that still exist—for Afro-descendant and Indigenous women in global leadership.