Strengthening public health cooperation and trust: advancing dialogue between ParlAmericas and PAHO
April 28, 2026 | Activities
At a time when public trust in health systems is under pressure and regional health challenges are becoming increasingly complex, strengthening cooperation between policymakers and health institutions remains essential. In this context, ParlAmericas convened a dialogue between the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM) and Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), bringing...
Placing care at the centre of legislative reform in the Caribbean
April 17, 2026 | Activities
Care sustains households, communities, and economies across the Caribbean, yet much of that work remains unevenly distributed, insufficiently valued, and only partially reflected in public policy. Gaps in childcare, eldercare, support for persons with disabilities, parental leave, and social protection continue to shape who can participate fully in economic and public life, with women still...
Young women in the Dominican Republic strengthened leadership and developed proposals through Impacto Legislativo Joven
April 9, 2026 | Activities
When young women are given the opportunity to build skills, exchange ideas, and engage directly with decision-makers, their leadership grows stronger, and new pathways for democratic participation begin to take shape. This was demonstrated through Impacto Legislativo Joven – Dominican Republic (ILJ-RD), a ParlAmericas initiative organized in partnership with the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic....
YWiL Belize program empowers emerging leaders for public life
March 20, 2026 | Activities
Young women leaders from across Belize took their seats in the National Assembly today, bringing the Young Women in Leadership (YWiL) – Belize program to a momentous close. Convened by ParlAmericas, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL), the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of Belize, the CIWiL Belize National Chapter, and the Belize Youth Department, and with the...
ParlAmericas delegation to the OAS renews parliamentary diplomacy at a key moment for inter-American cooperation
March 19, 2026 | Activities
At a moment when democratic institutions across the Americas and the Caribbean are operating under visible strain, sustaining political dialogue across the inter-American system has become not simply desirable, but necessary. Under the theme Democracy, Rights, and Development in the Americas: Parliamentary Perspectives for a Renewed Inter-American Agenda, the annual ParlAmericas parliamentary delegation to the Organization...
OAS Permanent Council Commemorates ParlAmericas 25th Anniversary
February 18, 2026 | Activities
This morning, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) commemorated the 25th anniversary of ParlAmericas during its regular session, in a gesture that reflected the Member States' recognition of ParlAmericas’ place in the architecture of the inter-American system. The session, convened by Ambassador Luis Ernesto Vargas, Permanent Representative of Colombia and Chair of...
ParlAmericas at the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum: Development, innovation, and inter-parliamentary cooperation
January 29, 2026 | Activities
In a regional context marked by profound economic, technological, and environmental transformations, debates on development in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly permeated by questions of governance, democratic legitimacy, and inclusion. At the intersection of these dynamics, ParlAmericas participated in the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum, held on January 28 and 29...
Technological Transformation in the Americas and the Caribbean: exchange of experiences
January 23, 2026 | Activities
The digital transformation of parliaments marks a new phase of institutional modernization across the region. In a context of uneven capacities, growing demands for transparency, and accelerating technological change, parliaments face a shared question: how to harness tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen legislative work and expand institutional capacity in an increasingly digital...
YWiL Network Workshop strengthens young women’s leadership and collective action
January 22, 2026 | Activities
When young women leaders from across the Caribbean come together, they do more than share experiences – they sharpen their impact, test strategies, and strengthen the collective power of their voices. This energy was on full display at the recent Young Women in Leadership (YWiL) Network Workshop, convened by ParlAmericas in partnership with Caribbean Women...
ParlAmericas helps drive coordinated parliamentary action on food security
January 21, 2026 | Activities
Guaranteeing the right to food in Latin America and the Caribbean requires legislative responses capable of anticipating and addressing simultaneous pressures: persistent food insecurity, the impact of extreme weather events on production and prices, and structural gaps that limit access to healthy diets. In this context, coordinated parliamentary work is crucial to guiding sustainable, evidence-based...