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Image year in review 2015
29 December 2015 | News

Recapping this Year through the Lens of ECLAC
The United Nations organization published diverse studies this year on the economic, social and environmental situation of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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10 de December de 2015 | News

Intercambian experiencias sobre políticas para la igualdad en reunión interregional en la CEPAL
Especialistas de las comisiones regionales de las Naciones Unidas, además de funcionarios y académicos, participaron en panel realizado en Santiago, Chile.
10 December 2015 | Statement

Human Rights Day
"Today we reaffirm our commitment to protecting human rights as the foundation of our work", United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says.
3 December 2015 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", Ban Ki-moon says. This global blueprint for action summons us to "leave no one behind”, he adds.
30 November 2015 | Announcement

Caribbean Conference on Ageing, Elder abuse and the Rights of Older Persons
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has convened a Caribbean conference on Ageing, elder abuse and the rights of older persons.
12 November 2015 | Press Release

Structural Gaps Hinder the Achievement of More Inclusive Societies: Alicia Bárcena

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary gave a keynote lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and made a presentation before the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
4 November 2015 | Press Release

Countries Highlight the Role of Multiple Policies in Eradicating Poverty and Achieving the 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministers wrap up social development meeting, jointly organized for the first time by ECLAC, the Government of Peru and UNDP.
2 November 2015 | Press Release

Ministers address challenges to reduce poverty and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean in a sustainable development era
The Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean was inaugurated today in Lima, Peru.
2 de November de 2015 | Speech

Inauguración de la I Conferencia Regional sobre Desarrollo Social de América Latina y el Caribe
Intervención de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
2 November 2015 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for Redoubling Efforts to Combat Poverty and Inequality in a Scenario of Deceleration
A new study by the United Nations regional organization highlights the importance of creating productive and decent jobs, since wage income represents 80% of total household income on average in the region.
29 de October de 2015 | Speech

Inauguración del Seminario “Latinobarómetro: 20 años de opinión pública latinoamericana”
Intervención de Antonio Prado, Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la CEPAL.
logo de la conferencia
29 October 2015 | Announcement

Social Development Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean Will Meet in Lima to Discuss Policies Against Poverty and Inequality
On 2-4 November 2015. Follow live broadcast.
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19 October 2015 | Announcement

Policies against Poverty and Inequality Will Be Analyzed at Conference on Social Development in Lima
The meeting will take place on November 2-4 in Peru.
14 October 2015 | News

Delegation from Finland’s Parliament Visited ECLAC’s Headquarters
Parliamentarians and experts met with the Deputy Executive Secretary and learned about the Commission’s work in areas such as economic and social development, science and technology, education, equality and planning.
14 October 2015 | Press Release

Social Inclusion of Youth Should Be a Priority for the Region
During an international seminar held in El Salvador, ECLAC released two documents with policy recommendations and launched the JUVELAC Observatory.
24 September 2015 | Op-ed

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, A Bridge Between the Short and Long Term
Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary (September 2015).
9 de September de 2015 | News

Agenda de desarrollo 2030 es oportunidad para mejorar políticas de protección social
Secretario Ejecutivo Adjunto de la CEPAL realizó una presentación en Paraguay sobre los desafíos de los sistemas sociales de América Latina.
9 September 2015 | Infographic

MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
This infographic is part of a series produced by ECLAC to assess the degree of compliance with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
9 September 2015 | Infographic

MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health
This infographic is part of a series produced by ECLAC to assess the degree of compliance with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
9 September 2015 | Infographic

MDG 4: Reduce Child Mortality
This infographic is part of a series produced by ECLAC to assess the degree of compliance with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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