The Secretariat for Legal Affairs of the OAS extends an invitation to the weekly virtual forum “Inter-American law in times of pandemic”, with sessions at 11:00 a. m., Washington D.C local time.

Several experts will discuss interesting legal topics for the Americas in the context of the ongoing pandemic.

The topics to be discussed in relation to the impact of the pandemic in the Americas will include: the challenges to Inter-American law; the importance of access to public information; protection of privacy and personal data; the fight against corruption; legal cooperation against cyber-crime; food security as a specific challenge; the difficulties for private international law; among others. 

☑ Monday, May 11, 2020 - 11:00 a. m. EST

• "Challenges to Inter-American Law"

☑ Monday, May 18, 2020 - 11:00 a. m. EST

• "The Right of Access to Public Information in the Americas"

☑ Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 11:00 a. m. EST

• "Legal and Institutional Strengthening to Combat Corruption"

☑ Monday, June 1, 2020 - 11:00 a. m. EST

• "Protection of Personal Data: Innovation and Management during and after the Pandemic"

☑ Monday, June 8, 2020 - 11:00 a. m. EST

• "Legal Cooperation against Cybercrime"

• “Challenges for Private International Law”

• "Food security as a challenge in post Covid-19"

• "Justice in the times of a pandemic" (*special session)

• "Transparency in Public Procurement"

• “Democracy and Inter-American Law”  (*special session)

• "The Role of Civil Society and the Private Sector in the Fight against Corruption"

• "The Inter-American Juridical Committee and the development of international law: A conversation with former presidents"

• "Justice in the times of a pandemic" (*second edition)

• "International Law and National Law today"

• "Adaptation of Legislation to International Standards against Cybercrime"

• "Transparency in the Hiring of Public Servants"

The Secretariat for Legal Affairs of the OAS extends an invitation to participate in the virtual forums series “The work of the Inter-American Juridical Committee”, to be held on a monthly basis, on Thursdays, at 11:00 a. m., Washington D.C. local time.

These virtual forums will analyze topics under the consideration of the Inter-American Juridical Committee (IAJC), the OAS’ advisory body on juridical matters, entrusted with promoting the progressive development and codification of international law, and studying the possibility of standardizing legislations across American States.

During these sessions, a Member of the IAJC will present the chosen topic, which will then be commented by the moderator or an expert. The session will then host a Q&A segment.

• "Presentation of the Inter-American Juridical Committee´s Proposal of the Model Law 2.0 on Access to Public Information"

• "Presentation of the Inter-American Juridical Committee´s Guidelines on Binding and Non-binding Agreements"

• "Presentation of the Inter-American Juridical Committee´s Report on International Law and State Cyber Operations"