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Fotografía de los participantes en la reunión.
14 de June de 2023 | News

Especialistas destacan las múltiples contribuciones de las personas migrantes al desarrollo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe
En seminario regional, expertos instaron a garantizar que la migración sea una opción informada y libre, y no una necesidad impuesta por las carencias y el sufrimiento.
26 January 2023 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls on Countries to Strengthen the Production, Analysis and Use of Statistics to Address the Causes of Migration with a Development and Human Rights Perspective
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, the regional commission’s Executive Secretary, participated in the closing session of the Third International Forum on Migration Statistics, which was held at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile.
Meeting banner.
7 December 2022 | Announcement

ECLAC Organizes Fifth Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean
The meeting will take place using a hybrid format (in-person and virtual) on December 13-15, 2022 at the United Nations regional organization’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
Fotografía de gente caminando.
18 de May de 2022 | Announcement

CEPAL acogerá la Cuarta Reunión de la Conferencia Regional sobre Población y Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe

El encuentro se realizará de manera híbrida -presencial y virtual- del 28 al 30 de junio de 2022 en la sede central del organismo regional de las Naciones Unidas en Santiago, Chile.
portada del documento
20 de December de 2021 | News

Sin acciones e inversiones, América Latina y el Caribe tendrá en 2030 el segundo índice más elevado de matrimonio infantil del mundo
Una de cada cuatro niñas y adolescentes en la región contrajo matrimonio por primera vez o mantenía una unión temprana antes de cumplir los 18 años, según nueva publicación.
Banner de la reunión.
19 de November de 2021 | News

Chile será sede de la Quinta Conferencia Regional Intergubernamental sobre Envejecimiento y Derechos de las Personas Mayores de América Latina y el Caribe

La reunión, que congregará a delegados de gobiernos, organizaciones de la sociedad civil, expertos en temas de población y representantes de organismos de las Naciones Unidas, se celebrará en 2022.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
28 de October de 2021 | News

Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL recibe Condecoración de la Orden "El Quinto Sol" por su compromiso incondicional con la promoción de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas

La distinción, otorgada en el marco de la XV Asamblea General del FILAC, destaca el trabajo realizado por Alicia Bárcena en la búsqueda de un mundo más equitativo, respetuoso e intercultural.
28 de October de 2021 | Speech

Ceremonia de Condecoración de la Orden "El Quinto Sol", en el marco de la XV Asamblea General del FILAC
Palabras de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
Meeting panel.
22 October 2021 | News

Older Persons’ Rights Must Be at the Center of Public Policy Responses with a Human Rights, Gender and Interculturality Perspective
Authorities from the region participated today in a ceremony for the Americas launch of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030, organized by the Government of Chile, ECLAC and PAHO.
Meeting banner.
14 September 2021 | Announcement

ECLAC to Officially Present Comprehensive Development Plan for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and South-Southeast Mexico
In representation of their governments, high authorities from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico will receive the document they requested from the United Nations regional commission to address the structural causes of migration.
Meeting panel.
15 July 2021 | News

The Time Has Come to Bolster Access to Environmental Information, Participation and Justice, to Build a More Resilient and Sustainable World: Alicia Bárcena
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary took part today in Empowering people to protect the planet in a COVID-19 context, a side event to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021.
Closing session photo.
28 April 2021 | News

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Affirm their Commitment to Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
The Regional review meeting on implementation of the Global Compact concluded today with a call to work so that migration can be an option rather than an obligation.
26 April 2021 | Press Release

Countries Reiterate Commitment to Implementing the Global Compact and Urge for Viewing Migration as a Contribution to Democracy, Diversity and Sustainable Development
The Regional review meeting on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was inaugurated today.
22 April 2021 | Press Release

Escazú Agreement Enters into Force in Latin America and the Caribbean on International Mother Earth Day
On the day of celebrations organized by ECLAC, the region’s countries reaffirmed the importance of the first regional environmental treaty and their commitment to protecting the planet and the people who defend it.
Panel de la reunión.
16 de March de 2021 | News

El Acuerdo de Escazú es hoy más necesario que nunca: CEPAL
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la Comisión regional, Alicia Bárcena, participó hoy en el evento "Enfoque de derechos y recuperación sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe", paralelo al Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible.
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22 January 2021 | News

ECLAC Celebrates Prompt Entry into Force of the Escazú Agreement and Highlights the Region’s Commitment to Sustainable Development and Human Rights
With the instruments of ratification of Mexico and Argentina deposited before the UN today, the minimum number of States Parties was achieved, meaning that the Regional Agreement will enter into force on April 22, 2021, which is International Mother Earth Day.
10 December 2020 | Press Release

Authorities and Experts Highlight the Escazú Agreement’s Importance for Guaranteeing Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
A high-level event on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, held in the framework of the Second Meeting of the Signatory Countries to the Agreement, brought together Epsy Campbell (Costa Rica), Michelle Bachelet (OHCHR), Alicia Bárcena (ECLAC), Mary Robinson (The Elders) and Martha Delgado (Mexico), among other prominent figures.
Cover document.
28 October 2020 | News

Ending Racism is a Task for Everyone and is Central to Building Fairer, More Democratic and Egalitarian Societies
Authorities from the region participated today in the launch of the book Afrodescendants and the matrix of social inequality in Latin America: Challenges for inclusion, presented in the framework of ECLAC’s 38th session.
Meeting panel.
8 October 2020 | News

In times of pandemic, it is imperative for countries to prioritize care and protect the rights of older persons
The Online Conversation: Challenges to the protection of older persons and their rights in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, was an opportunity to exchange experiences and reflect on its impacts on the population of older persons.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL, durante su presentación.
21 September 2020 | News

Experts Make a Call to Renew the Commitment to Advocate the Human Rights of Afro-descendant Populations and Redouble Efforts to Fight Racism and Discrimination
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC's Executive Secretary; Harold Robinson, UNPFA’s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Gerardo Zavaleta, Peru's Vice Minister of Vulnerable Populations, joined a virtual conversation on the impacts of COVID-19 on Afro-descendant populations.

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