América Solidaria participates in 11th Hemispheric Forum with Civil Society and Social Actors in Washington, D.C.

Estados Unidos

With the attendance of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, and more than 48 NGOs from 19 countries, América Solidaria participated in the 11th Hemispheric Forum with Civil Society and Social Actors, as part of the preparatory process for OAS' General Assembly in Washington, D.C.

In their 11th draft, the executive director of América Solidaria U.S., Sebastián Villarreal and Magdalena Reyes, part of our D.C. based team, actively participated in the drafting of proposals and recommendations for the main theme of the OAS’ next General Assembly. With a focus on Development and Social Inclusion, the General Assembly will take place on June 3 in Asunción, Paraguay.

The document that includes the conclusions and recommendations from each participant will be presented to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of America to be considered at the time of adopting certain resolutions regarding the continent’s Development and Social Inclusion