Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and Members of the Romanian parliamentary delegation, 22 October 2026
By Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ·
At a meeting on 22 October 2026, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Romanian Parliament agreed to enhance cooperation on advancing the rights and equality of women and girls in all spheres of life.
United in purpose and solidarity, they agreed to:
- champion the rights, dignity and agency of all women and girls in their countries, Romania and the United Kingdom, and through their legislatures
- advance policies, legislation, reforms and practices that support the rights and equality of women and girls
- work together to eradicate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls
- promote women’s equal participation in politics and decision making
- support women’s economic and business opportunities and leadership
- advocate for universal access to appropriate healthcare services and equal access to education for all women and girls
They reaffirmed their shared commitment to women’s rights and to strengthening practical, international cooperation. They committed to working together in leadership, advocacy and action to ensure that women’s equality is not only a goal, but a lived reality.
Signed,
Baroness Harriet Harman KC, UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls
Alina-Ștefania Gorghiu MP
Éva-Andrea Csép MP
Monica-Elena Berescu MP
Gabriela-Corina Ene MP
Senator Ana-Cynthia-Ioana Păun
Senator Ștefan Pălărie
Senator Victoria Stoiciu
Originally published by GOV.UK News & Communications