Karishma Pelham-Raad
LiberiapoliticianFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Karishma Pelham-Raad is the Assistant Minister for International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia. She has recently completed a five-day course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), where she gained vital insights into global security issues and international arms control mechanisms. Pelham-Raad is committed to applying her newfound knowledge to strengthen Liberia's engagement in international disarmament discussions and inspire young women to pursue their ambitions.
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Karishma Pelham-Raad has emerged as one of Liberia's distinguished professionals contributing to national transformation through diplomacy, development cooperation, strategic leadership, and infrastructure development.
Karishma Pelham-Raad Driving Liberia’s Development Through Diplomacy, Energy, and International Cooperation | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-02Karishma Pelham-Raad has been named among Africa’s '100 Outstanding Women' by The New Africa Magazine for her achievements in shaping the continent’s future.
Karishma Pelham-Raad Listed Among Africa’s 100 Most Outstanding Women of 2025 | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-20
Karishma Pelham-Raad has officially crossed over to the ruling Unity Party, committing herself to the party’s major December 6, 2025, Homecoming mobilization effort.
Karishma Switches to Ruling Unity Party | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-25
Karishma Pelham-Raad has added another major academic accomplishment to her portfolio after successfully completing a prestigious leadership and diplomacy program at Peking University in Beijing, China.
Pelham-Raad Earns Certificate in Governance, Leadership & Diplomacy from Peking University | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-17Karishma Pelham-Raad has been admitted to Peking University's prestigious PKU Dongfang Scholarship Program as a global scholar.
Peking University Selects Liberian Diplomat for Prestigious Dongfang Scholarship Program | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-25Karishma Pelham-Raad has been honored as the African Young Icon in Public Service of the Year at the Democracy Heroes Award Africa 2025.
Karishma Pelham-Raad Earns Africa’s Top 2025 Public Service Award in Abuja | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-23Karishma Pelham-Raad was suspended from her position as Assistant Minister for International Organization Affairs before her resignation.
Karishma Pelham-Raad’s Departure Followed Suspension, Not Voluntary Exit | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-08
Karishma Pelham-Raad is urging young women and girls across Liberia not to let hardship stand in the way of their ambitions.
Assistant Minister Karishma Undertakes Executive Leadership Study at Harvard | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-24
Karishma Pelham-Raad is the Assistant Minister for International Organization Affairs in Liberia who received Rafael Mariano Grossi.
IAEA DG arrives in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-04
Assistant Minister for International Cooperation, Karishma Pelham-Raad, was part of the Liberian delegation.
Liberia’s UNSC Bid Climaxes in New York with Global Acclaim | SecurityLiberia· 2025-05-29
Ms. Karishma P. H. Pelham-Raad is spearheading Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Karishma Pelham-Raad Drives Liberia’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-09
Karishma Pelham-Raad has successfully completed an intensive five-day course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.
Asst. Foreign Minister Completes Nuclear Non-Proliferation Course in Vienna | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-19
