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26 September 2014 | Press Release

ECLAC's Executive Secretary Concludes Visit to New York
Alicia Bárcena participated this week in various meetings related to climate change, indigenous peoples, financing for development, the post-2015 agenda and statistics.
22 September 2014 | Infographic

Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
By the year 2010, an estimated 45 million indigenous people lived in Latin America, accounting for 8.3 % of the region’s population. The United Nations has championed the promotion of their rights through the use of different resources and special regulations for this purpose.
Foto de indígenas latinoamericanos
17 September 2014 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Launch in New York Its Latest Report on Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present this document on 22 September at a press briefing, where she will also explain the latest contributions of the regional organization to the debate on climate change.
1 September 2014 | Press Release

ECLAC Will Present Report on Indigenous Peoples at World Conference in New York
Document brings together updated information about progress on the rights of indigenous groups in Latin America.
10 July 2014 | Infographic

Older persons in Latin America and the Caribbean
It is estimated that the number of older persons in Latin America and the Caribbean will double by 2030, when that age group will represent 16.7% of the population. ECLAC suggests that countries tackle ageing using public policies with a rights-based approach.
6 de June de 2014 | Press Release

Foro sobre personas mayores pide aplicar políticas públicas con enfoque de derechos en la región
Reunión organizada por la CEPAL y el Gobierno de la Ciudad de México finalizó hoy con llamado a los gobiernos a incluir el cuidado de este grupo en los sistemas de protección social.
3 de June de 2014 | Press Release

La CEPAL y el Gobierno de Ciudad de México llaman a universalizar los derechos de las personas mayores
La Secretaria Ejecutiva del organismo regional de Naciones Unidas, Alicia Bárcena, participó en la inauguración de un foro internacional en México.
2 de June de 2014 | Press Release

Foro internacional analizará en México la protección de los derechos y la dignidad de las personas mayores
La CEPAL y el Gobierno del Distrito Federal organizan encuentro que se celebrará del 3 al 6 de junio.
31 de March de 2014 | Press Release

CEPAL y UNICEF plantean políticas orientadas a la igualdad en educación secundaria
Alrededor de 20 % de los adolescentes de 12 a 18 años, varones y mujeres, no asiste a un establecimiento educativo en la región, según un estudio conjunto.
21 March 2014 | Statement

International Day of Forests
"It is estimated that 1.6 billion people depend on forests for food, fuel, shelter and income", says the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
20 February 2014 | Statement

World Day of Social Justice
"The World Day of Social Justice is observed to highlight the power of global solidarity to advance opportunity for all", says in his message the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
27 January 2014 | Statement

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
"We must be ever vigilant against bigotry, extremist ideologies, communal tensions and discrimination against minorities", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
13 de January de 2014 | Press Release

Anuario Estadístico de la CEPAL ofrece panorama social, económico y ambiental de América Latina y el Caribe
La edición 2013 del documento está disponible en internet.
20 December 2013 | Statement

Human Solidarity Day
"This year we mark Human Solidarity Day with the resolve to work together to bridge the remaining gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals", says in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
19 December 2013 | Statement

International Migrants Day
The United Nations is acting to safeguard the rights of migrants, lower the social and economic costs of migration, and promote policies that maximize the benefits of mobility, points out in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
3 December 2013 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
Ciudad de Cuenca
2 December 2013 | News

Quito, Cuenca and Panama City Were Net Recipients of Immigration in the Past Decade
ECLAC study analyses the migratory pull of eight Latin American cities and the impact on suburban spread.
21 November 2013 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Adopt Common Strategy on Ageing
Agreement defines priorities for implementing the "Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing," launched by the United Nations in 2002.
17 October 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls on Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Make Progress in Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Women
Document highlights the deep inequalities affecting over 23 million indigenous women.
15 October 2013 | Speech

Opening meeting of the twelfth session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary.

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