Diplomacy of the Heart: Club of First Voices

« Diplomacy of the Heart: Club of First Voices» is a global platform dedicated to exploring how First Ladies and Gentlemen contribute to international diplomacy, soft power, and humanitarian advocacy. Hosted by Viktoriia Startseva-Martinazzi, PhD researcher at Loughborough University London, the channel brings academic insight, personal storytelling, and international voices into one unique dialogue on empathy-driven leadership.

Through interviews, expert commentary, and curated series, the channel explores how First Spouses influence peacebuilding, cultural diplomacy, and crisis response — with a spotlight on Ukraine and beyond.

This is a space for diplomats, scholars, change-makers, and all those who believe in diplomacy with a human face.

Welcome to the club!