for the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Mexico, for her energy and expertise in leading the strategic planning session. Thank you also to Anne-Marie DeLorey, whose guidance in the early planning stages of these activities was invaluable.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
A note of gratitude is also extended to the following volunteer student interpreters from the National Autonomous University of Mexico: Martha Teresa Martell Méndez, Cinthia Maribel Herrera Sánchez, and Manuel Alejandro García Alcántara.
Finally, we express our thanks to all of the panellists, guest speakers, and delegates, for their thoughtful and active participation.
ParlAmericas extends its deepest thanks to Marcela Guerra Castillo, Senator of Mexico and host of the Gathering. The event would not have been possible without her generous and passionate support.
We are grateful to Jennifer Simons, Speaker of the National Assembly of Suriname and President of the Group of Women Parliamentarians, for her leadership, vision, and enthusiasm for an action-oriented Gathering. Sincere thanks are also extended to Randy Hoback, Canadian Member of Parliament and President of ParlAmericas, for his continuous support.
Thank you to the staff at the Senate of the Republic of Mexico and the Centro de Estudios Internacionales Gilberto Bosques for their collaboration and warm welcome to the country.
Enormous thanks are owed to Keila González, resident director
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