South-South Cooperation Multilateral Platform on the International Conference on Population and Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution

Challenge South-South cooperation has grown exponentially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the past decade. Many of the region’s middle-income countries have become active proponents of South-South partnerships and have strengthened their capacities...

Regional Public Goods Initiative

by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution

Challenge The social and economic well-being of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, as in many regions, depends heavily on regional cooperation and the protection and sharing of regional public goods. These can range from economic development projects in...

Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Flagship Initiative

by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution

Challenge Sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence in public spaces are an everyday occurrence for women and girls around the world. This reality reduces the freedom of movement of women and girls, including their ability to participate in school, work and...

Observatory for Renewable Energy for Latin America and the Caribbean

by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution

Challenge Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, governments and citizens recognize the importance of renewable energy sources for their economic, environmental and social benefits across the board. Reflecting this recognition, many international and regional...

Initiative to Combat Child Labour in Brazil, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Ecuador and Paraguay

by UNOSSC | Mar 17, 2019 | Solution

Challenge While child labour has declined substantially in Latin America and the Caribbean in recent years, there are still 5.7 million working girls and boys under the minimum age for employment or engaged in work that must be abolished, according to the...