Lotería Nacional Unveils Special Lottery Ticket for XVI Regional Conference on Women
Lotería Nacional, the national lottery organization in Mexico, has introduced a special lottery ticket to promote the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ticket, for the Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1714, features a powerful message about women’s rights and empowerment.
Olivia Salomón, Lotería Nacional’s General Director
“When a woman gains access to her rights, she not only improves her life but transforms her surroundings; strengthens families, weaves more just communities, and paves the way for future generations,” said Olivia Salomón, General Director of Lotería Nacional, during the ticket unveiling at the Senate’s Permanent Committee.
Conference Details and Significance
The XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean is being held in Mexico City, highlighting the country’s commitment to women’s rights. The event is organized by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Chamber of Deputies, and the Senate of the Republic.
Mexico’s election as host demonstrates its dedication to women’s rights, with a conscious population, committed institutions, and a female president, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who has prioritized substantive gender equality in her governance.
Lotería Nacional’s Role
In collaboration with the Secretariat of Women and its head, Citlalli Hernández, Lotería Nacional will issue 2.4 million lottery tickets as a symbolic act to promote women’s rights access across Mexico. Each ticket will carry a QR code linking to the Women’s Rights Charter, an initiative championed by President Sheinbaum.
“With this commemorative emission, Mexico not only testifies to hosting the forum but also leaves a symbolic mark that will endure,” said Senator Martha Lucía Mícher Camarena, President of the Senate’s Gender Equality Commission.
Support from Other Leaders
Diputada Anaís Miriam Búrgos Hernández, President of the Gender Equality Commission in the Chamber of Deputies, emphasized Lotería Nacional’s role in Mexico’s tradition for over two centuries, supporting and channeling resources to strengthen the nation’s well-being.
Jorge Carlos Ramírez Marín, Vice President of the Senate’s Directorate, highlighted that the commemorative ticket honors women’s struggles in Latin America and serves as a reminder that gender equality is not a random prize but a cause requiring continuous commitment.
Secretary of Women, Citlalli Hernández Mora, stressed the importance of aligning the XVI Regional Conference with Lotería Nacional’s emission, promoted by children advocating for women’s rights: “From Mexico to the Caribbean, unstoppable for rights and justice, we will fight together.”
Lottery Details
The Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1714 will take place on August 10, at 8:00 PM, with a top prize of 7 million pesos per series and a total prize pool of 24 million pesos.
- Tickets are available nationwide at retail points and alegrialoteria.com for $20.00 per fraction or $400.00 for a full series.
- The lottery drawing will be streamed live on the Lotería Nacional’s official YouTube channel, Sorteos Tradicionales.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean? It is a forum organized by UN Women, ECLAC, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Senate to promote women’s rights and gender equality in the region.
- Why is Lotería Nacional issuing a special lottery ticket for this conference? To raise awareness about women’s rights and empowerment, and to support the conference’s mission.
- What is the significance of the QR code on the lottery tickets? It links to the Women’s Rights Charter, an initiative by President Sheinbaum to ensure women have access to their rights.
- When and where will the Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1714 take place? On August 10, at 8:00 PM, with a live stream on Lotería Nacional’s YouTube channel.