ParlAmericas in the 56th OAS General Assembly
June 25, 2026
Two hundred years ago, the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama brought together newly independent nations around an ambitious idea: that the countries of the Americas could face their future not in isolation, but through dialogue, cooperation, and shared political purpose. Although that early project remained unfinished, it left a lasting imprint on the hemisphere’s understanding of...
ParlAmericas stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the earthquake
June 24, 2026
ParlAmericas expresses its solidarity with the Venezuelan people following the earthquake that affected the country, causing tragic loss of life, injuries, and material damage in various communities. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and our wishes for a swift recovery to those who were injured. We also stand with those who,...
From Trade to Innovation to Regional Security, Parliamentarians Confront the New Drivers of Hemispheric Stability
May 22, 2026
The future of work, technological disruption, regional security, sustainable development, and economic competitiveness are progressively converging into a broader challenge for democratic societies across the Americas and the Caribbean: how to translate transformation into resilience, inclusion, and shared prosperity. As economic fragmentation, accelerating technological transformation, and evolving security pressures are redefining the Hemisphere, ParlAmericas gathered...
ParlAmericas Launches New Caucus to Champion the Rights of Indigenous Women and Girls
May 19, 2026
Across the Americas, Indigenous women and girls continue to face intersecting forms of discrimination rooted in gender inequality, racism, and historical injustice, resulting in persistent human rights violations that affect their safety, wellbeing, and access to justice. These structural barriers have a direct impact on political life, not only limiting Indigenous women’s full and effective...
Strengthening public health cooperation and trust: advancing dialogue between ParlAmericas and PAHO
April 28, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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...