Carolina Olarte-Bácares
Ambassador of Colombia to the Kingdom of The Netherland, Embassy of Colombia in the Netherlands
Carolina Olarte-Bácares

Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are crucial issues upon which rests the achievement of peace, justice, sustainable development and relevant substantive changes in our societies, and which demand the inclusive engagement of each and every one of us.

I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.

I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.

Personal Commitments

Promote, through events and regular meetings, the visibility of Colombian female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands with the aim of supporting the strengthening of their activities and facilitating the creation of a community of practice with Dutch female entrepreneurs.
Engage, on a quarterly basis, the staff of the Embassy and consulates of Colombia in the Netherlands in activities aiming to raise awareness about the impact of gender equality in the day-to-day fulfillment of our duties.