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. 

• “Legal challenges faced by the Caribbean in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic”

The Secretariat for Legal Affairs of the OAS extends an invitation to participate in the virtual forum series “Justice and the Environment”, which seek to support the international legal developments around the protection of the environment.. 

• "Justice and the Environment"

• "Cryptocurrencies: Challenges to Cybercrime Investigations and Prosecutions"

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 Report on International Law and State Cyber Operations: Improving Transparency"

• "International customary law in the context of the American Continent"

• "International Commercial Contracts in the Americas"

• "Updated principles on privacy and the protection of personal data: towards a regional model"