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15 December 2022 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Reaffirm Commitment to Promote, Protect and Respect Older Persons’ Human Rights, Dignity and Freedoms

At the conclusion of the Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing, authorities renewed their commitment to the Madrid International Plan of Action and the regional instruments that reinforce its implementation and relevance.

13 December 2022 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Call for Driving Action and Moving Towards Achievement of the Ageing Agenda on a Regional and Global Level

The Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons was inaugurated today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

13 December 2022 | News

ECLAC Examines Current Outlook for Ageing in the Region as well as Progress and Challenges for Older Persons’ Inclusion and the Exercise of Their Rights

A new document was presented during the Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean.

10 December 2022 | News

How to Follow the Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean

The main panels of this event will be transmitted live on December 13-15, 2022. The invitation on social media is to participate in the debates using the hashtags #ageing and #olderpersons.

30 August 2022 | Press Release

Making Progress on Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean is More Urgent than Ever

Government authorities, international officials and specialists participated in the opening session of the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development, organized virtually by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.

25 August 2022 | Announcement

Authorities and Specialists Will Debate Virtually about Social Security Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

On August 30-September 1, the Second Regional Seminar on Social Development will take place online, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with various institutions.

10 August 2022 | Press Release

It is Time to Transform Health Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean and Make Progress on Universality, Comprehensiveness, Sustainability and Resilience

Mario Cimoli, Acting Executive Secretary of ECLAC, inaugurated an international seminar along with Chile’s Minister of Health, María Begoña Yarza, and the Director of PAHO, Carissa F. Etienne.

8 June 2022 | News

Strengthening Social Protection Systems in the Framework of a Welfare State is an Urgent Task in Latin America and the Caribbean for Tackling Multiple Crises

Authorities and specialists are participating this Wednesday and Thursday, June 8 and 9, in a virtual international meeting organized by ECLAC and GIZ in the framework of a project financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Foto grupal del segundo taller regional sobre vacunas

25 February 2022 | News

Authorities and Experts Debate on Strategies to Boost Vaccine Production Capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean

On February 24 and 25, 2022, the Second Regional Technical Workshop for Vaccine Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean was held as a result of the cooperation and joint efforts made by the Government of Mexico, CEPI, PAHO and ECLAC.

11 February 2022 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Reiterated Her Call for Greater Regional Integration to Confront the Deep Asymmetries Seen Between Developed and Developing Countries in their Capacity to Respond to the Crisis

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a virtual keynote lecture at the 36th Ordinary Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) held in Panama.

25 January 2022 | Press Release

Extreme Poverty in the Region Rises to 86 Million in 2021 due to the Deepening of the Social and Health Crisis Prompted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

In its annual report Social Panorama of Latin America, ECLAC estimates that the number of people living in extreme poverty rose by around 5 million between 2020 and 2021. The United Nations organization calls for moving towards universal, comprehensive, sustainable and resilient social protection systems.

7 January 2022 | News

ECLAC Reaffirms its Commitment to Support CELAC during New Pro-Tempore Presidency Assumed by Argentina

The organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, sent a message to the XII Meeting of Foreign Ministers of this group of countries, held in Buenos Aires, and signed two cooperation agreements with Argentina and Mexico.