Ending the cycle: YWiL Network advances regional action for menstrual equity and period poverty

Menstrual health is closely connected to the health, rights and dignity of women and girls, yet period poverty continues to restrict access to menstrual products, adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities, and reliable information. Across the Caribbean, important gaps remain in research, policy, legislation and programming on menstrual health and equity. Against this backdrop, the fifth […]

ParlAmericas expresses solidarity with Colombia following the earthquake

ParlAmericas expresses its solidarity with the people of Colombia following the earthquake that affected several parts of the country, resulting in tragic loss of life, injuries, and extensive material damage. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a swift recovery to those who were injured. We […]

Renewed Government of Canada support strengthens parliamentary action for democracy and shared prosperity

Strong and inclusive parliaments are essential to building a safer, more sustainable, and more prosperous hemisphere. As core democratic institutions, they play a vital role in responding to the mounting geopolitical, technological, economic, and societal pressures facing the region. ParlAmericas welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement, through Global Affairs Canada, of renewed five-year financial support […]

Strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in Peru’s new bicameral era

Parliaments play a vital role in connecting regional discussions with national priorities and translating international cooperation into meaningful democratic action. With this objective, Senator Iván Flores García (Chile), President of ParlAmericas, and Anabella Zavagno, Deputy Director General of the organization, participated in the Induction Program for Senators and Members of the Chamber of Deputies elected for the 2026-2031 […]

ParlAmericas in the 56th OAS General Assembly

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 launches new caucus to champion the rights of Indigenous women and girls

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 […]