The historic Dining Hall of Trinity College Dublin played host to the prestigious fifth edition of the Ambassadors Ball on February 25, 2020. This landmark event, a first of its kind in Dublin and Ireland, brought together an international gathering of diplomats to raise funds for vulnerable children worldwide through UNICEF and provide a unique platform for students interested in international relations and foreign affairs to engage directly with diplomatic representatives.
The Ambassadors Ball aimed to educate its members about international affairs and has successfully allowed members to represent their university at student conferences abroad, such as Model United Nations and Model European Union.
Esteemed guests included:
- Ms. Sabine Nolke, Chargé d’Affaires, Canada
- HE Mrs. Carla Serazzi, Chile
- HE Mrs. Patricia Cortés Ortiz, Colombia
- HE Mr. Khaled Sarwat, Egypt
- HE Mrs. Aino Lepik von Wirén, Estonia
- Mr. Lionel PARADISI-COULOUMA, DHM, France
- HE Mrs. Ekaterini Simopoulou, Greece
- Mr. János Magdó, DHM, Hungary
- HE Mr. Sandeep Kumar, India
- HE Dr. Masoud Eslami, Iran
- HE Mr. Mitsuru Kitano, Japan
- HE Mr. Michael Mubea, Kenya
- HE Mr. Sekhulumi Paul Ntsoaole, Lesotho
- HE Mr. Egidijus Meilūnas, Lithuania
- HE Mr. Zakaria Nasir, Malaysia
- Mrs. Larisa Miculet, Chargè d’Affaires, Moldova
- HE Mr. Lahcen Mahraoui, Morocco
- Mr. Yaron Oppenheimer, Chargé d’Affaires/DHM, Netherlands
- HE Mr. Sardar Shuja Alam, Pakistan
- HE Dr. Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Mission
- Mr. Alberto Gonzales Mejia, DHM, Peru
- HE Mr. Miguel de Almeida e Sousa, Portugal
- Mr. Živko Jakšić, Serbia
- HE Mr. Igor Pokojný, Slovak Republic
- HE Mrs. Judith Yolisa Maya, South Africa
- HE Mr. Levent Murat Burhan, Turkey
- Mrs. Olena Shaloput, Chargé d’Affaires, Ukraine
The evening was graced by a wide range of discussions on pressing global issues, facilitated by the presence of these distinguished diplomats. Notably, Sophie O’Riordan, the current President of THE SONAR, had the privilege of being seated at the table of the French Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Lionel PARADISI-COULOUMA, allowing for an extended discussion on various topics.
The Ambassadors Ball, now a popular and praised event each spring, continues to foster international dialogue and cooperation while supporting noble causes. The success of this event underscores the importance of such gatherings in promoting understanding and collaboration across borders.
