OAS receives Jamaican delegation to discull labor and social protection initiatives

The purpose of the visit was to share information about their “Steps to Work” and other employment initiatives, and to learn about best practices and other policy experiences. The agenda includes site visits to U.S. employment programs and technical exchanges on labor market information and employment exchanges, youth, and the monitoring and evaluation of labor market programs. Read more >>

Colombia and OAS reaffirm mutual commitment to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the IACML

The Minister of Labor of Colombia, Rafael Pardo, met with OAS Assistant Secretary General, Albert Ramdin. The purpose of the meeting was to initiate the joint work towards the XVIII Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (IACML) that marks the 50th anniversary of this forum. Minister Pardo reaffirmed the willingness and commitment of Colombia to host the Labor Ministerial that will take place in October 2013 in Medellín. Read more >>

The authorities of MERCOSUR adopt a Declaration on Child Labor

On June 28 and 29 the authorities of MERCOSUR convened in the First Regional Conference on Prevention and Elimination on Child Labor, and adopted the Second Declaration on the Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour. The advances made so far as well as the tasks and commitments yet be completed are acknowledged in this document. Read more >>

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July 23 and 24 in Madrid:
VII Ibero-american Conference of Ministers of Social Security and Employment


July 26 and 27 in Bogotá:
First International Fair of “Telework”

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Colombia signed an agreement with IOM to benefit migrant workers outside the country

Welcome Hon. D. Shane Gibson, new Minister of Labor of Bahamas

Argentina initiates its third of Decent Work Country Program

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