Each year the OAS Secretary General publishes a proposed Program-Budget for the coming calendar year. The OAS General Assembly meets in a Special Session to approve the Program-Budget. Find these documents from 1998-2013 here.
Each year in April, the OAS Board of External Auditors publishes a report covering the previous calendar year’s financial results. Reports covering 1996-2016 may be found here.
Approximately six weeks after the end of each semester, the OAS publishes a Semiannual Management and Performance Report, which since 2013 includes reporting on programmatic results. The full texts may be found here.
Here you will find data on the Human Resources of the OAS, including its organizational structure, each organizational unit’s staffing, vacant posts, and performance contracts.
The OAS executes a variety of projects funded by donors. Evaluation reports are commissioned by donors. Reports of these evaluations may be found here.
The Inspector General provides the Secretary General with reports on the audits, investigations, and inspections conducted. These reports are made available to the Permanent Council. More information may be found here.
The OAS has discussed for several years the real estate issue, the funding required for maintenance and repairs, as well as the deferred maintenance of its historic buildings. The General Secretariat has provided a series of options for funding it. The most recent document, reflecting the current status of the Strategy, is CP/CAAP-3211/13 rev. 4.
Here you will find information related to the GS/OAS Procurement Operations, including a list of procurement notices for formal bids, links to the performance contract and travel control measure reports, the applicable procurement rules and regulations, and the training and qualifications of its staff.
The OAS Treasurer certifies the financial statements of all funds managed or administered by the GS/OAS. Here you will find the latest general purpose financial reports for the main OAS funds, as well as OAS Quarterly Financial Reports (QFRs).
Every year the GS/OAS publishes the annual operating plans for all areas of the Organization, used to aid in the formulation of the annual budget and as a way to provide follow-up on institutional mandates.
Here you will find information related to the OAS Strategic Plan 2016-2020, including its design, preparation and approval.
Joint Statement from the OAS General Secretariat and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Argentina on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Freedom of Conscience
February 8, 2024
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Argentina affirm their shared commitment to upholding the fundamental human right of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of conscience for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, nationality, ethnicity, language, age, sex, economic status, disability, or creed. Any violation of these rights, whether committed against individuals or communities, constitutes a grave infringement on human rights and must be unequivocally condemned, with no tolerance for impunity.
Efforts to foster peace and understanding, particularly through addressing ignorance perpetuated by discriminatory policies, cultural practices, and societal biases, are crucial for safeguarding human dignity and the sanctity of life. It is imperative to intensify these efforts to enlighten societies, including national governments, urging them to enact or reform laws aimed at dismantling social tensions rooted in ethnocentrism, which hinder the socio-economic advancement and empowerment of all members of the international community.
The General Secretariat of the OAS is committed to promoting and safeguarding freedom of religion or belief, as outlined in its Declaration of February 27, 2023. In this connection, we jointly urge national governments to implement protective measures ensuring the ability of persons to peacefully and safely practice their faith and observe religious traditions, either individually or collectively, in accordance with OAS Resolution AG/Res.2991 (LII-O/22).
This resolution emphasizes the interconnectedness of all human rights and underscores the mutual reinforcement of freedom of conscience and religion or belief, including freedom of expression.
The General Secretariat of the OAS and The Argentine Ahmadiyya Muslim Community extend their appreciation for the support of religious and non-believer movements in embracing principles of diversity, inclusion, and equity. These principles are indispensable for fostering robust democracies where individuals can live free from fear or prejudice.