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photo older persons
29 October 2020 | News

The Protection of Older Persons Must Have Dignity and Humanity at the Center
In the framework of its 38th session, ECLAC presented a document that analyzes the situation of this population in the countries of Central America and Mexico.
portada del libro
29 October 2020 | News

The Development Model Must Be Changed to Roll Back Latin America and the Caribbean’s Environmental Tragedy: Specialists
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, led the launch of the book The environmental tragedy of Latin America and the Caribbean during the United Nations regional organization’s 38th session, which was held on October 26-28.
Presentations by civil society
29 October 2020 | News

Dialogue, Cooperation and Solidarity are More Necessary than Ever Today, Civil Society Emphasizes
In the framework of the final day of ECLAC’s 38th session, members of civil society from Latin America and the Caribbean presented two documents with recommendations on how the region can emerge from the crisis prompted by the pandemic.
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.
photo of the participants in the event
28 October 2020 | News

The Caribbean Needs Urgent International Support to Face High Indebtedness, Vulnerability to Climate Change and the Costs of the Pandemic: ECLAC
The regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, presented The Caribbean Outlook 2020 during the Commission’s 38th session, which is being held through Wednesday, October 28.
Cooperación Sur-Sur
27 October 2020 | News

Solidarity-based and Collective Regional Cooperation is Key to Bulding Back a Better Future
In the framework of ECLAC’s 38th session, the Member States of the Committee on South-South Cooperation discussed new challenges for middle-income countries in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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26 October 2020 | News

Foreign Ministers and High-level Authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean Sign a Political Declaration for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Recovery in the Region
In the framework of ECLAC’s 38th session, Foreign Affairs Ministers urgently called for solidarity, multilateralism and international cooperation to be intensified at all levels.
photo of the website
24 October 2020 | News

How to Follow the Debates of ECLAC’s Most Important Intergovernmental Conference on October 26-28
The 38th session, which will be held virtually, will be transmitted via all of the institution’s platforms. Those interested in joining the conversation can do so using the hashtags #ECLACsession2020, #COVID19transformativerecovery and #PoliciesForActionECLAC.
Postcard opening ceremony PSES 38 ENG
23 October 2020 | Announcement

The Presidents of Costa Rica and Cuba, along with the UN Secretary-General, Will Inaugurate ECLAC’s 38th Session
On this occasion, the regional commission will present its new development proposal for a transformative recovery with equality and sustainability for the region’s countries.
foto de Alicia Bárcena, Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL.
22 de October de 2020 | News

El trabajo remunerado y no remunerado es la llave maestra de la igualdad y el desarrollo sostenible en la región: Alicia Bárcena
La Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CEPAL intervino en un evento liderado por la Vicepresidenta de Colombia, Marta Lucía Ramírez, donde también participó la Vicepresidenta de Costa Rica, Epsy Campbell, entre otras representantes de alto nivel.
Thirty-eighth Session of ECLAC's logo
20 October 2020 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Hold its 38th Session on October 26-28
This UN regional commission’s most important biennial meeting will be carried out virtually for the first time in history.
Photo of Minister Fahie
20 October 2020 | News

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles calls for multi-donor trust fund for higher education and research in the Caribbean
This pivotal meeting themed, “Investing in higher education to build more diversified and resilient post-COVID economies”, which drew over 100 participants was convened jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) to put a spotlight on the urgent need for investment in the region’s higher education sector.
Banner del diálogo virtual.
19 de October de 2020 | News

Instan a garantizar la disponibilidad, el equipamiento y el acceso a los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva durante la pandemia
En un diálogo virtual, la CEPAL, el UNFPA y representantes de los países de la región hicieron un llamado a fortalecer la incorporación de políticas públicas que aseguren el acceso a los servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva para la población vulnerable, especialmente durante la crisis ocasionada por la COVID-19.
photo of Alicia Bárcena and the participants in the webinar
14 October 2020 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Launch Report that Addresses the Forging of Political and Social Compacts to Face the Post-COVID-19 Era
The regional organization’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, will present the document during a web seminar in which international officials and representatives of the legislative branch and of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean will participate.
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.
Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres
6 October 2020 | Announcement

COVID-19 Must Be Wake-Up Call for Greater Multilateral Economic Cooperation, Health‑Care Solidarity, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Small States Forum
Banner Economic Survey 2020 ENG
1 October 2020 | Announcement

ECLAC Will Present its Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2020
The organization’s main annual economic report will be unveiled during a virtual press conference by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, on Tuesday, October 6.