Honored at International Youth Leaders’ Summit

On March 11, 2026, H.E. Rossana Briceño had the honor of addressing young leaders from across the region at the International Youth Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City where she received "The Role Model for Humanity" award.

In her remarks, she spoke about the importance of choosing positivity as a source of empowerment, empathy as a foundation for connection, and resilience as a pathway to growth.

She also reflected on the unique global challenges facing today’s generation and shared my deep belief in the incredible power of young people to shape their communities and confront these challenges with determination, creativity, and heart.

She concluded by encouraging participants to recognize that even the small decisions we make each day can create positive change, while urging them to always look for opportunities to grow, to lend their voices to meaningful causes, and to play an active role in imagining an

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