As the Chair of SCLAN and the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize, the Special Envoy has participated in several international forums that have helped to establish and strengthen diplomatic relations with various organizations and world leaders. Such meetings have helped to highlight Belize on the world stage and have facilitated the gathering of global support, albeit via endorsements or funding, towards tackling the major issues affecting our nation on both a local and global levels.

Such an initiative included a joint declaration between the Alliance of Spouses of Chiefs and State Representatives (ALMA) and SCLAN which culminated with a gathering of members in New York City during the United Nations General Side Events in September 2022. The purpose of this joint declaration was to strengthen relations between both regional organizations and to facilitate the dialogue related to issues of common interest that require the commitment and participation of all sectors of societies. H.E. Rossana Briceño was present at the event to share her office and SCLAN’s commitment to empowering vulnerable groups while promoting cooperation, solidarity, equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity, among other issues of common interest.

As well, an event held in Kigali, Rwanda, called for joint accelerated efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Commonwealth. At this event, H.E. Mrs. Rossana Briceño shared with the delegates her dedication to using her good offices for greater awareness and toward reducing the risk of women developing cervical cancer. The OSE through its collaborative efforts with SCLAN and the MOHW has utilized its platforms through informational media campaigns to raise awareness for vaccinations, screenings, early detection, and other ways to prevent this life-threatening disease.

Finally, H.E Briceño also participated in the Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen where she shared some remarks. The purpose of this summit was to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and raise awareness of the crisis brought on by the war. The first ladies of the world gathered in a joint effort to raise funds towards the purchase of ambulances to support and strengthen Ukraine’s health response to the war. The Special Envoy’s participation in such international endeavours is especially vital to solidifying Belize’s global reach and presence within the international spheres.