Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and Members of the Romanian parliamentary delegation, 22 October 2026

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