The meeting, which brings together parliamentarians, specialists, and representatives from international organizations and civil society from the Americas and the Caribbean, marks the occasion of the 8th Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability, the 16th Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network for Gender Equality, and the 9th Meeting of the FOPREL Interparliamentary Commission on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality and the IX Meeting of the Interparliamentary Commission on Women's Rights and Gender Equity of the Forum of Presidents of the Legislative Bodies of Central America and the Caribbean (FOPREL).
The event provides a space to analyze recent migration trends in the region from various perspectives, and to explore the role of parliaments in adopting comprehensive and inclusive approaches to address the challenges and opportunities related to migration in the hemisphere.
Given CELADE’s leadership in matters related to international migration in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Director of CELADE will also participate as a panelist in the session "The Economic Dimensions of Migration: Opportunities for Growth," which will take place on October 24.
