Briefings and Tours (March 30)

Picture of briefing

On March 30, the OAS received 45 military from the Western Hemispheric Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC). Aline Hommes, Specialist, Department of International Affairs, Secretariat for External Relations escorted them on a tour through the Historical OAS Building. Irene Klinger, Director, Department of International Affairs, Secretariat for External Relations, gave an overview of the organization. Juan Pablo Alban, Specialist, Executive Secretariat for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights gave a specialized briefing on Human Rights. Raul Lago, Principal Specialist, Secretariat for Political Affairs spoke on the importance of promoting democracy throughout the Hemisphere. Ambassador Alexandre Addor-Neto, Secretary, Secretariat for Multidimensional Security, concluded the session with a briefing on Security issues.