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OAS Condemns Attack against Former Colombian Minister Londoño
The Secretary General condemned the terrorist attack committed in Bogota and called it a "atrocious crime that deserves the clear rejection of the international community."
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Guyana's President Calls to Fight Poverty
In his presentation to the Permanent Council, Donald Ramotar urged governments to "do more" to "reduce poverty and inequality," as they are "the greatest threat to democracy and security."
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Visit of Salvadoran Bishop Colindres
The Secretary General praised the leadership of Monsignor Fabio Colindres, who has led a cease fire process between gang members, resulting in a decrease of around 63% in homicides nationally.
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51st Meeting of the Drug Abuse Control Commission
The Secretary General recalled that at the Summit of the Americas the OAS was entrusted the job of producing a report that analyzes the results of the current policies on drugs and explores new approaches to make them more effective.
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OAS and Chile Seek to Combat Violence against Women in the Caribbean
Joint effort with regional authorities looks to strengthen the capacities of Eastern Caribbean countries against this scourge through technical assistance and improvements in national legislation.
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France Supports the MAPP/OAS in Colombia
The Secretary General and the Permanent Observer of France signed an agreement that stipulates the financial contribution to the program that the OAS has directed since 2004.
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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OAS Highlights Work to Promote Sustainable Development and Citizen Security
Member States participated in a joint meeting between Permanent Council and CEPCIDI.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT) - Permanent Council to receive President of Guyana
(Hall of the Americas)
14:30 EDT (18:30 GMT) - PC to hold joint meeting with CIDI on hemispheric security
(Simón Bolívar Room)
Live Webcast » | Order of Business (Protocolary) » | Order of Business (CP/CEPCIDI) » | Permanent Council » | Permanent Representatives »
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.
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States Parties to regional Convention against illicit trafficking in firearms to convene at the OAS
Monday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 9:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
Padilha Vidal Room, General Secretariat Building
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