Author: PhD. Denisse Morales
During the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, which is taking place from 21-23 June in Washington, D.C., the following issues have been highlighted as fundamental to analyze: "strengthening democratic accountability, equitable access to human rights in the region."[1] (OAS, 2023)
For the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), it is important to reduce inequality in the continent.
In addition, the work of this regional forum will focus on maintaining the unity of the region, despite the fact that it is such a diverse regional platform, with countries from the right, left and center.
Among the issues to be discussed during the current session is the strengthening of democracy, especially in countries in conflict, such as “Nicaragua.”[2] (INFOBAE, 2023)
In addition, the current conflict in Haiti will be another of the key issues to be addressed during the current session, especially the need to address the issue of food insecurity in the country.
Climate change and the promotion, protection, and access to human rights in the region will also be added to other issues that will be developed in this hemispheric forum, whose importance will impact on the lives of millions of people in the American continent.
Finally, during the first day of the forum's session, the President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, presented a video invitation to join the "Global Peace Summit"[3] (DW, 2023), to be held in the near future.
[1] (OAS, 2023) DURING THE OPENING OF THE 53RD OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Retrieved 22 June 2023 from the website: https://www.oas.org/es/acerca/discurso_secretario_general.asp?sCodigo=23-0019 [2] (INFOBAE, 2023) Brazil moderates its stance on Nicaragua at the OAS and countries move towards questioning Ortega's dictatorship. Rescued on 22 June 2023 from the website: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2023/06/22/brasil-modero-su-postura-sobre-nicaragua-en-la-oea-pero-insiste-en-retirar-el-pedido-de-retorno-de-la-democracia/ [3] (DW, 2023) Zelenski invites OAS to world peace summit. Retrieved 22 June 2023 from the website: https://www.dw.com/es/zelenski-invita-a-la-oea-a-la-cumbre-mundial-de-la-paz/a-65996173
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