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20 December 2013 | Statement

Human Solidarity Day
"This year we mark Human Solidarity Day with the resolve to work together to bridge the remaining gaps to reach the Millennium Development Goals", says in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
19 December 2013 | Statement

International Migrants Day
The United Nations is acting to safeguard the rights of migrants, lower the social and economic costs of migration, and promote policies that maximize the benefits of mobility, points out in his message the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
3 December 2013 | Statement

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society", the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in his message.
Ciudad de Cuenca
2 December 2013 | News

Quito, Cuenca and Panama City Were Net Recipients of Immigration in the Past Decade
ECLAC study analyses the migratory pull of eight Latin American cities and the impact on suburban spread.
21 November 2013 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Adopt Common Strategy on Ageing
Agreement defines priorities for implementing the "Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing," launched by the United Nations in 2002.
17 October 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Calls on Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Make Progress in Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Women
Document highlights the deep inequalities affecting over 23 million indigenous women.
15 October 2013 | Speech

Opening meeting of the twelfth session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC Executive Secretary.
5 October 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Describes Regional Migration Challenges
The Commission's Deputy Executive Secretary represented the five United Nations regional commissions at the Second High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development.
Migrantes sentados esperando
1 October 2013 | News

Protecting Migrant Persons' Human Rights Is a Priority for Latin America and the Caribbean

On 3 and 4 October, ECLAC will present the region’s migration challenges at the Second High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development.
1 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Older Persons
"We must address shifting demographics, especially the needs and concerns of the world's increasing number of older persons", declares the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
25 September 2013 | Press Release

Region's Countries Adopt Montevideo Consensus on Population and Development
Delegates agreed a series of measures around the eight priority areas identified in the regional agenda to follow-up the Cairo Programme of Action beyond 2014.
13 September 2013 | Statement

International Day of Democracy
"Speak out. Participate. Reach out to understand and listen to those who may be weaker or more vulnerable than you. We all have an equal stake in our shared future", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
19 August 2013 | Press Release

Uruguay and ECLAC Strengthen Cooperation
Agreement was concluded in the framework of the First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development being held in Montevideo.
15 August 2013 | Press Release

First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development Begins in Uruguay
Representatives from over 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries will discuss priority issues for a future population agenda beyond 2014, at an event attended by over 800 people.
14 August 2013 | Press Release

Post-2015 Regional Agenda Requires a Rethink of the Development Model and a Structural Change Centered on Equality
International experts and authorities discussed gaps in Latin America and the Caribbean in terms of population issues.
12 August 2013 | Statement

International Youth Day
"This year's observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issue of youth migration", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
12 August 2013 | Speech

Opening Meeting of the First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC
12 August 2013 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean Countries Will Discuss New Population and Development Agenda beyond 2014
This is a people's agenda to raise the profile of excluded sectors: children, older adults, women, indigenous people, Afro-descendent people and migrants.
9 August 2013 | Press Release

Montevideo Will Host the First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
The President of Uruguay will attend the opening of the meeting, which is being organized by ECLAC.
2 August 2013 | Press Release

ECLAC Organizes First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Meeting participants will discuss issues such as population growth, migration, teenage pregnancy, poverty, inequality and human rights.

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