CEJA INVITES PARALLEL EVENTS THAT IT ORGANIZES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
June 26 and 27, 2024, Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) is the OAS organization specialized in the justice systems of the Hemisphere, created in the 1999 General Assembly. In 2024, JSCA celebrates 25 years of work strengthening access to justice , the effectiveness of judicial systems against crime and organized crime, and equity and equality before the law in the democratic States of the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Within the framework of the Fifty-Fourth Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly, JSCA is pleased to invite you to the parallel events that our institution organizes in alliance with the States, Civil Society and international development agencies in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modality: All events will be in person and virtual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Languages: Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Registration link to attend the events in virtual mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rights of women in rural areas and their access to justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: The side event fosters a dialogue between governments and experts on the subject of the Rule of Law, specifically on the challenges of women who reside in rural areas to enjoy their rights and achieve legal protection. During the event, the transformative nature of access to justice will be addressed and the policies, opportunities and challenges that States face to guarantee women a life free of violence will be debated. Organized by: Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Government of Paraguay, Center for Justice Studies of the Americas, Inter-American Commission of Women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day and time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 1:00 pm to 2:10 pm (Paraguay time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Medalists Room of the Olympic Committee \u2013 Headquarters of the OAS General Assembly, Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Languages: Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13:00-13:10 Arrival of participants 13:10-13:20<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome words Annette Walter; Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, German Federal Foreign Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13:20-13:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Intervention \u201cThe Inter-American Decade for Women’s Rights,<\/p>\n\n\n\n adolescents and girls in rural environments of the Americas\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n (A light snack will be served)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n 13:10-13:20<\/p><\/td> <\/p>\n Cynthia Figueredo Minister of Women of Paraguay<\/p>\n Annette Walter; Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, German Federal Foreign Office<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13:20-13:30<\/p><\/td> <\/p>\n Alejandra Mora Mora; Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission of Women of the OAS (CIM)<\/p>\n \u201cThe Inter-American Decade for Women’s Rights,<\/p>\n adolescents and girls in rural environments of the Americas\u201d<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13:30-13:55<\/p><\/td> <\/p>\n Moderation:<\/p>\n Astrid Bosch Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)<\/p>\n Panelists:<\/p>\n Nataly Ponce Chauca; Executive Director of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA)<\/p>\n Terry Ince; Founder and Coordinator of the CEDAW Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (CCoTT)<\/p>\n Luz Haro Guanga; Executive Secretary of the Network of Rural Women of Latin America and the Caribbean \u2013 REDLAC<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n 13:55-14:00<\/p><\/td> <\/p>\n Astrid Bosch GIZ<\/p>\n \u201cImproving criminal prosecution and resocialization in cases of gender violence in Latin America and the Caribbean\u201d<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n 14:00-14:10<\/p><\/td> <\/p>\n V\u00edctor Alfredo Verd\u00fan Bitar; Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Inter-American Principles, Civil Society and Freedom of Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Generate regional dialogue about the right of association in democracies in the Americas and compliance with the Inter-American Principles approved by the Inter-American Juridical Committee (CJI) of the OAS, and identify mechanisms to strengthen Civil Society Organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized by: International Center for Non-Profit Law, Foundation for Due Process and Justice Studies Center of the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day and time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Paraguay time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Sheraton Asunci\u00f3n Hotel \u2013 Rio Apa Room. Aviadores Del Chaco 2066, Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Mar\u00eda Victoria Rivas, President of the Board of Directors of the Center for Justice Studies of the Americas (CEJA)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Gina Romero \u2013 United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and association<\/p>\n Ramiro Orias \u2013 Inter-American Juridical Committee (CJI)<\/p>\n Pedro Vaca \u2013 Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Guests from Paraguay, Nicaragua and Guatemala<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Ways to Solution of Conflicts and Vulnerable Populations in the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Promote regional reflection on effective access to justice in the Americas, delving into the judicial and extrajudicial paths and routes that women, girls, boys and other vulnerable people follow in Colombia, Peru and the Caribbean, with a perspective applied People-Centered Justice (PCJ) and alternative conflict resolution. Organized by: Center for Justice Studies of the Americas and International Development Research Center of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day and time: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 12:00 m to 1:50 pm (Paraguay time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Sheraton Asunci\u00f3n Hotel \u2013 Rio Apa Room. Aviadores Del Chaco 2066, Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Stuart Savage \u2013 Permanent Representative of Canada to the Organization of American States (OAS) *tbc<\/p>\n Mar\u00eda Victoria Rivas, President of the Board of Directors of the Center for Justice Studies of the Americas (CEJA)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n of the Americas (JSCA)<\/p>\n Mateo Vasquez- Expert in alternative conflict resolution mechanisms in Colombia<\/p>\n Eduardo Vega – expert on access to justice in Peru and former member of the UN Committee Against Racism<\/p>\n Terry Ince \u2013 Founder and Coordinator of the CEDAW Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (CCoTT)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Federico Burone, Vice President of Programs and Alliances<\/p>\n International Development Research Center of Canada (IDRC)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Cecilia Barrios \u2013 Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Justice Studies of the Americas (CEJA)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Safety of Judges and Prosecutors against Organized Crime in the Americas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Objective: Promote regional attention and discussion on the risks, threats and attacks of organized crime against the security and stability of prosecutors and judges in the Americas, and its impact on democratic consolidation in the Hemisphere. The event seeks to generate bases for a regional roadmap on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized by: Center for Justice Studies of the Americas, Ibero-American Association of Public Ministries and Center for Judicial Studies of Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day and time: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Paraguay time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: Hotel La Misi\u00f3n \u2013 Dr. Juan Eulogio Estigarribia 4990, Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Mar\u00eda Victoria Rivas, President of the Board of Directors of the Center for Justice Studies of the Americas (CEJA)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n The safety of judges in Paraguay<\/p>\n Delio Ver\u00e1 \u2013 President of the National Association of Judges of Paraguay<\/p>\n The security of prosecutors in Paraguay<\/p>\n Augusto Salas \u2013 President of the Association of Prosecutors of Paraguay<\/p>\n New mechanisms to strengthen the security of prosecutors in Chile<\/p>\n Emilio Rodriguez \u2013 Head of the Unit for the Security of Prosecutors and Officials of the Public Ministry of Chile<\/p>\n Regional perspective on the security of prosecutors<\/p>\n Emiliano Rol\u00f3n \u2013 Attorney General of Paraguay and President<\/p>\n Substitute Ibero-American Association of Public Ministries (AIAMP)<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Nataly Ponce \u2013 Executive Director of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas<\/p><\/td><\/tr> <\/p>\n Cecilia Barrios \u2013 Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Justice Studies of the Americas (CEJA)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n(A light snack will be served)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCynthia Figueredo Minister of Women of Paraguay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAlejandra Mora Mora; Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission of Women of the OAS (CIM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n13:00-13:10<\/td> Arrival of participants Welcome words Main Intervention Discussion panel Presentation of the training program: Closing words <\/td> Program<\/td><\/tr> 6 pm \u2013 6:20 pm<\/td> Welcome words 6:20 pm \u2013 6:50 pm<\/td> Interventions: 6:50 pm \u20137:30 pm<\/td> Regional trends: 7:30 pm \u2013 7:50 pm<\/td> Open discussion with the public
\n <\/td><\/tr>7:50 pm \u2013 8:00 pm<\/td> Conclusions and closing of the event <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/td> Program<\/td><\/tr> 12 m \u2013 12:20 pm<\/td> Welcome words 12:20 pm \u2013 1:30 pm<\/td> Moderation: Nataly Ponce \u2013 Executive Director of the Center for Justice Studies 1:30 pm \u20131:45 pm<\/td> Conclusions 1:45 pm \u2013 1:50 pm<\/td> Closing of the event <\/td> Program<\/td><\/tr> 9 am \u2013 9:10 am<\/td> Welcome words 9:10 am\u201310:30 am<\/td> Moderation: Nataly Ponce \u2013 Executive Director of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) 10:30 am \u201310:45 am<\/td> Conclusions 10:45 \u2013 10:55<\/td> Closing of the event