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28 August 2024 | News

Academic Forum on Care Begins in Preparation for the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
Representatives from universities, academic networks, governments, civil society especially women’s and feminist organizations—and international organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean will participate in this regional space for exchange and dialogue on the research agenda necessary to address the challenges of care policies in the region.
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25 April 2024 | News

COP 3 Reinforced the Commitment to Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective and to Women’s Full and Effective Participation in the Implementation of the Escazú Agreement
In addition to adopting a decision to this effect at the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the regional treaty (April 22-24, 2024), the topic was analyzed in depth at a dialogue convened by ECLAC and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico.
8 March 2024 | Op-ed

Investing in Women and Gender Equality for a Better World
By José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary.
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7 September 2023 | Announcement

Tarja Halonen Will Address at ECLAC the Social Dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The former President of Finland will give a keynote lecture on Tuesday, September 12 at the UN regional organization’s central headquarters, where she will be received by the Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs.
8 March 2023 | Press Release

ECLAC Seeks to Bring More Women into STEM, Close the Digital Gap and Eradicate Gender Cyberviolence
In most of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, women account for no more than 40% of the student body in STEM majors, a gap the U.N. Commission is emphasizing as part of International Women's Day.
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7 March 2023 | News

Latin America and the Caribbean is Very Far from Achieving Parity Democracy, Authorities and Experts Warned at a CAF-ECLAC Event

Women’s participation in public decision-making processes stands at around 30% on average across the region.
23 June 2022 | Press Release

Representatives Highlighted the Historic Contribution of the Regional Gender Agenda and Proposed Moving Towards a Care Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
Senior authorities, specialists and members of civil society participated in the Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, which concluded today at ECLAC’s headquarters in Chile.
22 June 2022 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards a Care Society that Puts the Sustainability of Life and the Planet at the Center
Women’s Affairs Ministers and representatives of international organizations, academia and civil society are participating in the Special Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, which was inaugurated today in Chile.
From left to right: Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta, Minister for Women, Gender and Diversity of Argentina;
4 May 2022 | News

ECLAC and the Government of Argentina Signed Agreement for Holding the XV Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
On November 7-11, Argentina will host the region’s main intergovernmental forum on women’s rights and gender equality, the theme of which will be “The care society: a horizon for sustainable recovery with gender equality.” The gathering is organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women and the host country.
8 March 2022 | Press Release

Participants in Forum on Sustainable Development Urged for Averting Setbacks and Achieving Gender Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Government authorities, international officials and representatives of civil society commemorated International Women’s Day at the regional gathering that is taking place in Costa Rica.
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3 February 2022 | News

Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Implementing the Regional Gender Agenda and the Incorporation of Equality, Empowerment, and Autonomy of Women in Policies related to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
During the 62nd Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, authorities agreed on preparatory activities for the XV Regional Conference to be held in Argentina in November 2022.
Group photo of the meeting.
27 January 2022 | News

Ministers and High-level Authorities Urge for Incorporating the Gender Perspective into Policies for Pandemic Response and Recovery and for Including Women and Girls in their Design and Implementation
The 62nd Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women, concluded today with a call for promoting policies that would foster a transformative recovery with gender equality.
26 January 2022 | Press Release

Women’s Autonomy, Gender Equality and the Building of a Care Society are a Precondition, Path and Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Ministers of Women’s Affairs and authorities from mechanisms for women’s advancement in Latin America and the Caribbean inaugurated today the 62nd Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women, organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women.
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24 January 2022 | Announcement

Ministers and High-level Authorities Will Analyze Fulfillment of Gender Equality Commitments and Progress Towards a Care Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
On January 26-27, the 62nd Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held virtually, organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women.
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10 de December de 2021 | News

Alicia Bárcena: Abogamos por una Constitución Feminista para la generación del siglo XXI en Chile
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL participó en el Seminario Internacional: Igualdad de Género y Constitución, convocado por el Sistema de las Naciones Unidas en Chile y organizado en conjunto con ONU Mujeres Chile.
20 May 2021 | Press Release

Alicia Bárcena Calls for Overcoming the Structural Constraints of Gender Inequality and Building Care Societies for a More Egalitarian, Sustainable and Resilient Future
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary delivered a virtual keynote lecture in the framework of a series entitled Post-2030: Women Leaders for a Sustainable Future, organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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10 de March de 2021 | News

Ministras de América Latina y el Caribe se comprometen a impulsar acciones para el logro de la igualdad sustantiva y la democracia paritaria
La Declaración de las Ministras y Altas Autoridades de los mecanismos nacionales para el adelanto de las mujeres representa el aporte de la región al 65º Período de Sesiones de la Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer que se llevará a cabo en la sede de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York del 15 al 26 de marzo de 2021.
Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
8 March 2021 | News

ECLAC Calls for Averting Setbacks and Promoting a Transformative, Sustainable Recovery with Gender Equality
In a message on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the regional commission’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, urged for implementing public policies that recognize the work of all women in their diversity and the enormous value they contribute.
26 February 2021 | Press Release

Women’s Affairs Ministers Commit to Furthering a Care Society and Full Digital Inclusion of Women for a Transformative Recovery with Gender Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the 60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women, authorities adopted a declaration that will be presented during the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
23 February 2021 | Press Release

Women’s Full Digital Inclusion and the Forging of a Care Society are Indispensable for an Egalitarian and Sustainable Recovery
Authorities from the region, international officials and feminist organizations participated in the inauguration of the 60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by ECLAC in coordination with UN Women.

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