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Photo: OAS

Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Creative Industries

The report by the World Intellectual Property Organization, presented at the OAS, underscores the sector’s high dynamic and rapid growth.

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Photo: OAS

Report to Strengthen the Inter-American Human Rights System Was Approved

The report adopted by the Permanent Council contains recommendations on the challenges and objectives of the system.

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Photo: OAS

Assistant Secretary General Meets with Haiti’s President and Prime Minister

Ambassador Albert Ramdin visited Port-au-Prince on January 18 and 19 to reaffirm the OAS’s commitment in 2012.

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Logo: CICAD

Program for Drug Treatment to be Implemented in Panama

The OAS will help train public and private institutions and implement certification mechanisms.

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Photo: OAS

Experts Discuss Hemispheric Cooperation to Promote Access to Technology

The debate was held in preparation for the Summit of the Americas and highlighted that the region’s progress in this area depends on governmental efforts.

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Photo: OAS

OAS Donates Firearms Marking Equipment to Ecuador

The equipment will be used by the Ministry of National Defense to improve its capabilities in combating illicit trafficking in weapons.

The Organization of American States is the premier regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis and decision-making in Western Hemisphere affairs. The OAS brings together leaders from nations across the Americas to address hemispheric issues and opportunities. Together, they seek to build cooperation among states and advance a common regional agenda on democratic governance, human rights, multidimensional security, and sustainable development.

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Dominican Republic Joins Conventions on Adoption and the Death Penalty

Ambassador Saladin presented the accreditation documents to OAS Secretary General Insulza.

General Assembly

Updates

The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the Organization of American States.

Declarations and Resolutions adopted » | Press Releases » | Videos » | Photos » | Speeches » | Basic information »

Permanent Council

The Permanent Council is composed of one representative of each member state. Meeting regularly in Washington, it implements decisions of the General Assembly, carries out important political functions under the Inter-American Democratic Charter and Rio Treaty (TIAR) and serves as a forum for political discussion.

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Summits

The Summits of the Americas bring together the Heads of State and Government of the Western Hemisphere to discuss common concerns, seek solutions and develop a shared vision for their future development of the region, be it economic, social or political in nature.

VI Summit of the Americas  » | Summits of the Americas Secretariat »

Events

OAS Special Meeting on International Humanitarian Law

Experts to consider the protection of persons in contemporary armed conflicts

Friday, January 27, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. (EST)

Liberator Simón Bolívar Room

Live Webcast » | Agenda » | For more information » | See more events »

OAS Country Offices in the Member States

OAS Country Offices in the Member States

The Coordinating Office of the Offices in the Member States invites you to visit their site.

You will be able to receive updates, find out who they are and learn out about projects, programs, internships, and scholarships in each office.

 

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