Luxembourg: become Diplomat for a Day
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

The British and Canadian embassies to Luxembourg invite female high school students, aged 16 to 19, in Luxembourg to enter a competition to be Diplomat for a Day.

The Diplomat for a Day competition is a joint initiative by the UK and Canadian embassies that aims to encourage young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change. If you win the competition, you will be invited to spend a day with the embassies in Luxembourg, shadowing senior leaders and learning about the work of a diplomat. You will also be able to take part in activities and discussions on the importance of gender equality.

Why you should enter this competition

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. Today there are too few women in international diplomacy, including women from under-represented backgrounds, whether ethnic, religious, economic, cultural, or personal identity, among others. Women are not represented at parity in political and business sectors.

To end this underrepresentation, we must ensure equality of opportunity and equitable outcomes for everyone. This is why we, Canada and the United Kingdom are working towards gender equality around the world.

Eligibility

You can enter this competition if, when you apply, you:
- are a Luxembourg resident
- identify as a girl or woman
- are enrolled in high school in Luxembourg
- are between the ages of 16 and 19 or turn 16 in 2025
- are proficient in English
You must have your parent or legal guardian’s consent to apply. No fees are required to enter this competition.

How to enter

To enter, you must answer the following question:

What positive change would you like to see in your community and in the world regarding women’s rights and equality, and how can you contribute to making that change happen?

Record or write your answer and either:

upload your video on https://www.wetransfer.com. The video should be a maximum of 3 minutes, filmed in landscape mode. Please name the video in the format: ‘Last Name First Name - Diplomat for a Day 2025 Entry’

use xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) as recipient

or
- email your essay to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). This should be a maximum of 500 words
You must also fill in the Diplomat for a Day 2025 application form and send it to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Your video or essay must be in English, as communication during Diplomat For a Day will be entirely in English.

Deadline

Make sure you enter the competition on time:

Competition opens: Monday 6 January 2025

Deadline for applications: Sunday 9 February 2025 at 23:59 CET

Competition winners contacted: 24 February 2025

Diplomat for Day activities: 6 March 2025

Apply for the competition by sending your completed Diplomat for a Day application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676a7fed3229e84d9bbdea3e/Diplomat_for_a_Day_Application_Form.odt) (ODT, 8.13 KB) and your video or essay by 23:59 CET, 9 February 2025.

You should also read the Diplomat For A Day 2025 terms and conditions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fa97b99c93b7286a39839/Terms_and_conditions_2025_.odt) (ODT, 9.73 KB) before you enter.