Terri Jimenez participates in the Women's Economic Forum, a space that brings together women leaders in Latin America.

“Women need to be in power to change things.”

The international organization chose the city of Aguascalientes as its headquarters to hold the second regional version.

During the event, Terry Jimenez participated in the “Politics” panel, where she explained her experience leading the country.

The forum will continue digitally from August 26 to 30; it can be accessed for free through this link https://wefiberoamerica.net/micrositios/agosto2024/index.html/.

Governor Terry Jiménez participated in the Women's Economic Forum (WEF) in Aguascalientes, an international organization with a presence in 100 countries and operating in Mexico for six years; choosing Aguascalientes to develop the second regional edition that brings together women leaders, businesswomen and agents of change.

During the event, Terri Jiménez and Michelle Ferrari, President of the Ibero-American Forum, participated in the “Politics” panel, in which the Governor shared her experience leading Aguascalientes, her greatest achievements and challenges, as well as the public policies promoted in the region in search of inclusion and equality.

“Women have to be in power to be able to change things, and that's why my government is equal, made up of the same number of women and men. My goal is to be the best governor that Aguascalientes and Mexico have,” the governor highlighted during the event in Vicotres.

Terry Jiménez announced some of the programs promoted by her administration, such as support for entrepreneurs; the creation of Pink Houses, safe spaces where care and protection are provided to women and their children; as well as the Pink Police, the first point of contact for women in vulnerable situations and which has become a national reference for being the only one in the country that offers a gender perspective and takes care of children, as well as being one of the most efficient police in Mexico.

Michelle Ferrari, President of the Ibero-American Economic Forum, recognized the impetus the governor gave to the new possibilities that improve the quality of life for women in Aguascalientes.

Regarding the event, she explained that this forum shares stories of female leaders, the obstacles they faced, and strategies designed to enhance women’s empowerment.

The challenges we face are complex, but the solutions lie within our collective wisdom; Ferrari stressed that our goal is clear, to create an inclusive economy that recognizes the potential of women and ensures that the future of our economy is dynamic and inclusive.

Patricia Cárdenas, Director General of the Aguasnavilencia Mujeres (IAM), explained that this event promotes initiatives that promote gender equality and provide equal opportunities for everyone to advance.

“This forum is innovative because of its format, because it opens fruitful dialogues between government sectors, the private sector and civil society,” she concluded. “Now is the time to achieve women’s economic independence and sustainable development.”

It should be noted that the Ibero-American Women's Economic Forum (WEF) is a free-access event and will continue in digital format from August 26 to 30; interested parties can access it through this link https://wefiberomerica.net/micrositios/agosto2024/index.html.

The event was attended by local deputy Salvador Maximiliano Ramírez Hernández; Aurora Jiménez Esquivel, president of the State DIF; Esau Garza de Vega, Minister of Economic Development, Science and Technology; José Juan Sánchez Barba, General Coordinator of the Cabinet; Rosario Marín, former United States Treasurer; Amalia Dolores García Medina, former governor of the state of Zacatecas, among other state authorities.