The “Ambassador for a Day 2026” initiative is organized by the Women Ambassadors Group in partnership with United Nations in Thailand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, together with diplomatic missions and UN agencies based in Thailand. The 2026 edition was held under the theme “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.”

Following a competitive selection process, 42 young leaders were selected to participate in this year’s programme.  The programme, provided an opportunity for young people aged 18–25 to shadow women Ambassadors, senior diplomats, and leaders of the United Nations, gaining first-hand experience in diplomacy, leadership, and international cooperation.

As part of the programme, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, hosted Ms. Nongnaphat Chaiyathim Falkeid, a first-year student of International Relations at Thammasat University,

During the two-day programme, Ms. Nongnaphath had the opportunity to gain practical exposure to the work of a diplomatic mission. She was introduced to the functions and responsibilities of the Embassy, familiarized herself with the diplomatic staff, and observed the day-to-day activities involved in diplomatic engagement and representation. She also attended several diplomatic engagements alongside the Ambassador, including a reception hosted at the residence of the Ambassador of Australia and an event organized at the United Nations in Bangkok in connection with International Women’s Day.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka was pleased to support this important initiative which aims to inspire young leaders, promote gender equality, and encourage greater participation of women and youth in international affairs and decision-making.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
09 March 2026