JULY 10, 2025
USIDHR Founder Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu Featured in The Washington Diplomat
Celebrating Global Impact in Diplomacy, Human Rights, and the Release of The Protocol Library
Washington, DC — July 2025 — The United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is proud to announce that our founder, Dr. Isabelle Vlădoiu, has been featured in a powerful article by The Washington Diplomat, a leading international affairs publication read by diplomats, embassies, and global policy influencers across the world.
The article, written by senior journalist Larry Luxner, chronicles Dr. Vlădoiu’s inspiring journey from post-communist Romania to becoming a global voice in human rights education and diplomatic protocol. It explores how her personal history, academic path, and dedication to justice laid the foundation for the creation of USIDHR—a globally active think tank that now operates in 135 countries and has certified over 20,000 human rights consultants worldwide.
A Platform of Influence: Why The Washington Diplomat Matters
Celebrating Global Impact in Diplomacy, Human Rights, and the Release of The Protocol Library
Washington, DC — July 2025 — The United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is proud to announce that our founder, Dr. Isabelle Vlădoiu, has been featured in a powerful article by The Washington Diplomat, a leading international affairs publication read by diplomats, embassies, and global policy influencers across the world.
The article, written by senior journalist Larry Luxner, chronicles Dr. Vlădoiu’s inspiring journey from post-communist Romania to becoming a global voice in human rights education and diplomatic protocol. It explores how her personal history, academic path, and dedication to justice laid the foundation for the creation of USIDHR—a globally active think tank that now operates in 135 countries and has certified over 20,000 human rights consultants worldwide.
A Platform of Influence: Why The Washington Diplomat Matters
Being featured in The Washington Diplomat is a major milestone for any global leader. As the premier source of international news and diplomatic insight in Washington, DC, the publication reaches:
Over 180 embassies and consulates,
Senior government officials and policy makers,
Executives from multinational organizations and NGOs,
International business leaders and protocol officers.
This feature places Dr. Vlădoiu and the work of USIDHR on a powerful platform at the heart of the diplomatic community.
Highlighting The Protocol Library
The article also spotlights Dr. Vlădoiu’s newly released book, The Protocol Library: The Definitive Guide to Titles, Honorifics, and Formal Etiquette. This 170-page hardcover reference work is a culmination of years of research and experience, offering clear guidance on diplomatic communication, formal address, and cultural sensitivity. Available on Amazon, the book has already been embraced by diplomats, protocol officers, business leaders, and ceremonial experts.
“It helps anyone—from NGO leaders to government officials—navigate high-level interactions with respect and confidence.” Dr. Vladoiu said in the feature.
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I created this book as a tool that everyone can have in their personal or professional libraries
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-Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, Chairwoman of USIDHR
An Honor and a Testament
We extend our sincere thanks to journalist Larry Luxner for capturing Dr. Vlădoiu’s story with such depth and authenticity, to Victor Shiblie, publisher of The Washington Diplomat, and to our esteemed friend Cristina Balan, former Ambassador of Moldova to Romania, for her role in sharing our mission with the broader diplomatic world.
Read the full article here:
https://washdiplomat.com/usidhr-founder-isabelle-vladiou-promotes-diplomacy-human-rights
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