Senior authorities from social ministries and agencies in the region’s countries will gather in Brasilia on September 2-4 to participate in the Sixth session of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the government of Brazil, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which will hold its 16th Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean simultaneously.

At this intergovernmental event – in which representatives of international organizations, academia and civil society will also participate – the document Latin America and the Caribbean 30 Years on from the World Summit for Social Development: Towards a Global Pact for Inclusive Social Development will be presented.

The event’s programme includes six panels that will address relevant issues related to inequality, pensions, health, social protection, labor inclusion, malnutrition and care policies – all topics identified as priorities in that document and in the Regional Agenda for Inclusive Social Development.

Prior to the start of official activities, on Monday, September 1, civil society will meet. There will also be a series of side events taking place.

In addition, a special statement is planned regarding the road to the World Social Summit 2025 (November 4-6, Qatar) by Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations.