Princess Charlene of Monaco teamed up with the Monaco Red Cross over the weekend to host an empowering first aid awareness workshop as part of the Principality’s 2025 International Women’s Rights Day events. The Princess, a long-time proponent of the importance of first aid training, joined in with the sessions, which sought to teach basic yet potentially life-saving skills.
On International Women’s Rights Day, held on Saturday 8th March, venues across Monaco staged special events dedicated to the promotion of the many varied roles of women in the world today. There were talks on women in the arts and media, the next generation of female leadership in work-based settings, and cultural events honouring the talents of women and girls.
The event organised by the Monaco Red Cross, in collaboration with the Entreparents and Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco associations, took a different approach, seeking to empower women not through words but actions – life-saving actions.
With Princess Charene as the figurehead of the event, the Monaco Red Cross and its teams hosted a first aid awareness workshop at the Espace Léo Ferré that taught participants a range of essential techniques for babies, children and adults, with a particular focus on cardiac resuscitation and choking prevention.
A statement released by the Palais Princier de Monaco notes, “Princess Charlene has always been committed to making first aid training accessible to all, convinced that these essential skills should be shared as widely as possible—particularly with women, who are often the primary educators within families.”
It continues, “Her Serene Highness’s dedication to prevention and safety is reflected in the actions of her Foundation, especially through its drowning prevention programmes, where learning life-saving techniques plays a crucial role. This commitment also aligns with her role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Red Cross, further strengthening her efforts to protect lives.”
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