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18 November 2014 | Speech

Special session on Beijing+20 in Latin America and the Caribbean
Opening remarks by Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC.
18 November 2014 | Press Release

Nearly 50% of Paid Jobs Held by Women in the Region Are Precarious
A new report by ECLAC, which evaluates two decades of gender equality policies, was presented at an event inaugurated by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.
13 November 2014 | Infographic

Adolescent Maternity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean is the second-largest region in the world in terms of adolescent fertility, only surpassed by sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, this phenomenon is more recurrent among the lower-income population, contributing to the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
13 November 2014 | Press Release

Nearly 30% of Young Latin American Women Have Been Teenage Mothers
Comprehensive sex education and sexual and reproductive health services should be a priority in youth-oriented public policies, a study by ECLAC emphasizes.
12 November 2014 | Press Release

21st Century Will Be Marked by the Aging of the Region's Population
ECLAC study reviews demographic trends that will be discussed at the first meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Photo of ECLAC Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, during her participation in the World Economic Forum
11 November 2014 | News

“We Need a New State-Market-Society Equation”
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, took part in the launch of a global think tank community during the World Economic Forum held this week in Dubai.
11 November 2014 | Press Release

Around 28.5 Million Latin American and Caribbean People Live Outside their Native Countries
Intraregional migration flows have intensified in recent years, according to a new study by ECLAC.
7 November 2014 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls for an End to Inequalities that Contribute to Violence Against Women
At present 11 countries in the region have classified femicide or feminicide in their laws, said the United Nations organization in a report.
6 November 2014 | Press Release

Data Revolution for Sustainable Development Requires Investment, Innovation and Leadership
ECLAC Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, was part of the team that prepared a special report on this matter.
6 November 2014 | Press Release

Countries of the Region Approve Launching Negotiation of a Common Agreement on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
Regional instrument will seek to effectively guarantee access to information, participation and environmental justice.
5 November 2014 | News

ECLAC Underlines Progress in Gender Statistics in the Region
Photo of the participants in the Principle 10 meeting
4 November 2014 | News

Rights of Access in Environmental Matters Are Key to Greater Inclusion

3 November 2014 | Press Release

Experts and Authorities Propose Policies for Family Farming to Reflect Rural Reality
Authorities, experts and representatives of farmer’s organizations meet at ECLAC. A document that compiles case studies in 11 countries of the region was presented during the event.
31 October 2014 | Announcement

At ECLAC, Countries Will Analyze Accord on Rights of Access in Environmental Matters
31 October 2014 | Press Release

Safe Use of ICTs Can Help Children and Adolescents Better Exercise Their Rights
It is estimated that 60% of the region’s children get their first mobile telephone by the age of 12, ECLAC and UNICEF say.
30 October 2014 | Press Release

ECLAC’s Executive Secretary Concludes Visit to Cuba
Alicia Bárcena met with the President of Cuba’s Council of State, Raúl Castro, and gave a keynote lecture at the University of Havana.
29 October 2014 | News

At ECLAC, Road Sector Representatives Address Challenges for Sustainable Development
29 October 2014 | News

Experts Highlight Need for Public-Private Coordination to Protect Water Resources in the Face of Climate Change
24 October 2014 | Press Release

Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America Declines 23% in the First Half of 2014
The absence of big corporate acquisitions and a slowdown in mining investments are seen as the main factors, ECLAC reported.
22 October 2014 | Press Release

Latin America Has Achieved Progress in Health, Education and Political Participation of Indigenous Peoples in the Last Decade
Indigenous peoples account for 8.3 % of the region's total population, according to a study by the United Nations organization launched in New York.

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