CEJA strengthens ties with the OAS and civil society in a strategic meeting in Chile

Regional cooperation on justice and citizen participation continues to advance through a new meeting led by the Organization of American States, which brought together in Chile the Center for the Study of Justice of the Americas with civil society organizations, academia, and justice system stakeholders.

CEJA’s Executive Director, Ana Aguilar, joined Ambassador Laura Gil, Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, in a dialogue with civil society representatives from Chile.

The meeting took place at the Faculty of Government of the University of Chile, reinforcing the role of academia as a bridge between research, public policy, and civil society. The event was opened by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Government, Ariel Ramírez.

During the discussion, participants highlighted the importance of coordinating efforts among international organizations, academia, and civil society to advance more inclusive, transparent, and effective justice systems in the Americas.

Through initiatives like this, CEJA reaffirms its role as a convener among key stakeholders, promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices to strengthen access to justice in the region.

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