Dip. Minou Tavárez Mirabal

Dip. Tavárez is a second term Deputy in the Dominican Congress and president of its commission of foreign relations and international cooperation. She holds a B.A. in Hispanic Philology, as well as master’s degrees in Hispanic Linguistics and Upper Management. She has been vice chancellor in charge of foreign policy and sub-secretary of foreign relations for consular matters in the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of her country. Is a member of the Central Committee of the ruling Dominican Party headed by President Leonel Fernandez, and also of the International Council of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA). Ms. Tavárez is also the daughter of two Dominican national heroes – Manuel Aurelio Tavárez Justo and Minerva Mirabal, both founders of the anti-dictatorship movement of the 1960's.