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25 November 2023
Public Statement by the United Nations System in Uruguay: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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25 September 2023
Reduction of the rotation period of Uruguay's blue helmets
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Uruguay
Overall, Uruguay is well-positioned to achieve its committed goals. Three voluntary national reports have already been prepared regarding the country's progress on the SDGs. From the United Nations perspective, we acknowledge and continuously support this endeavor.
However, we have a decade left to accomplish all the outlined goals. Time is of the essence; hence, we must double our efforts to achieve them. The sustainable development of the country, and more specifically that of all Uruguayans, for whom we are dedicated, depends on achieving these objectives.
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27 February 2024
No Male Panel
Promoting More Equitable Panels in Uruguay: The United Nations, the World Bank, the Organization of American States, and the Inter-American Development Bank advocate for a commitment to achieve gender parity in panel compositions.
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22 June 2022
ONU Mujeres y el Ministerio de Ambiente lanzan proyecto de adaptación al cambio climático con perspectiva de género
ONU Mujeres será la agencia encargada de la implementación del proyecto "Fortalecer la gobernanza de la planificación y el financiamiento para la adaptación y mitigación del cambio climático con perspectiva de género en sectores y territorios clave en Uruguay”, en conjunto con el Ministerio de Ambiente a través de la Dirección Nacional de Cambio Climático e InMujeres de MIDES. Financiado por los fondos otorgados por el Green Climate Fund de Naciones Unidas dentro del programa Readiness, el proyecto está dotado con un presupuesto de USD 235,713 a implementarse en un plazo de 18 meses.
El lanzamiento, que se realizó el sábado 11 de junio a las 14.30 horas en el escenario principal del Velódromo Municipal en el marco de la Expo Uruguay Sostenible. Comenzó con unas palabras de apertura por parte de Adrián Peña, ministro de Ambiente, y de Pablo Ruiz Hiebra, Coordinador Residente de Naciones Unidas en Uruguay. Posteriormente, se dio paso a la presentación del proyecto del Green Climate Fund: “Fortalecer la gobernanza de la planificación y el financiamiento para la adaptación y mitigación del cambio climático con perspectiva de género en sectores y territorios clave en Uruguay” a cargo del Ministerio de Ambiente. Durante el evento también participaron la directora de programas de ONU Mujeres en Uruguay, Magdalena Furtado, de Viviana Pesce, directora nacional de Aguas del Ministerio de Ambiente, Mónica Bottero, directora de InMujeres | MIDES, y Andrea Maddalena, directora de Descentralización de Inmujeres |MIDES.
La mirada de género se convierte de esta manera en eje fundamental de las políticas de adaptación al cambio climático, sumando a una tendencia que impulsan las Naciones Unidas en Uruguay y en el mundo de la mano de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Así lo expresó el coordinador residente Pablo Ruiz: "Los temas de género son totalmente transversales en la agenda 2030". El ministro Peña afirmó que "El cambio climático acrecienta las desigualdades de género (...), afecta de manera diferente a los diferentes grupos sociales”. Por su parte, la directora de InMujeres, Mónica Bottero dijo “Género y cambio climático son dos ejes de la conversación internacional y tenemos el deber de explicar a la ciudadanía la relación entre cambio climático y género". En su intervención, Magdalena Furtado de ONU Mujeres puso de manifiesto la importancia de la participación de las mujeres en las mesas de decisión: “Las políticas de cambio climático son más eficientes cuando no solo están destinadas a mujeres, sino que cuentan con ellas en las mesas de decisión”.
Es por ello por lo que, entre los objetivos de este proyecto, cobra relevancia la integración de la perspectiva de género como parte fundamental de las estrategias de planificación del cambio climático de los actores claves del territorio. Se trabajará en el fortalecimiento de capacidades y coordinación de las principales instituciones nacionales y sectoriales, actores no gubernamentales, el sector privado (en especial empresas lideradas por mujeres) e instituciones financieras.
Con el fin de garantizar sinergias y evitar la duplicación de esfuerzos, el Comité Directivo del proyecto, integrado por el Ministerio de Ambiente (NDA), Inmujeres y ONU Mujeres, supervisará directamente a la Unidad Coordinadora del Proyecto (UCP), se asegurará de construir sobre lo alcanzado con previos fondos Readiness. ONU Mujeres, como Socio Ejecutor (DP), establecerá sinergias con el proyecto de Inversión de Impacto de Género que está en curso en Uruguay.
Las consecuencias del cambio climático tienen un doble impacto en las mujeres al exacerbar las desigualdades de género ya existentes. Las mujeres están en una situación de mayor riesgo climático debido a su menor acceso a oportunidades, información, capacitación técnica y de activos para construir resiliencia. A pesar de su vulnerabilidad, las mujeres tienen un rol clave en estos sectores, y su contribución es fundamental para garantizar la disponibilidad de alimentos, recursos e ingresos, y, quizá aún más importante, son “agentes de cambio” en potencia.
Desde ONU Mujeres abogamos por igualdad de género hoy para un mañana sostenible, haciendo un llamado a poner a las personas y al medioambiente en el centro de todas las políticas públicas, sin dejar a nadie atrás.
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10 May 2022
Encuesta de opinión pública sobre los impactos de la pandemia de COVID-19 en Uruguay Naciones Unidas Uruguay
Montevideo, 9 de mayo. Para Naciones Unidas, el seguimiento de la recuperación económica y social luego de la pandemia debe contemplar, además de los indicadores convencionales sobre la actividad económica y las mediciones generales, otras medidas que permitan evaluar la recuperación en los sectores más vulnerables, las secuelas en los aprendizajes de los niños, la salud mental y el bienestar integral de la población y la desigualdad basada en género.
Con este enfoque, el sistema de las Naciones Unidas en Uruguay encomendó la realización de una encuesta de opinión pública para medir percepciones sobre los principales impactos de la pandemia de COVID-19 en Uruguay a dos años de su llegada al país.
Entre los principales resultados del sondeo están:
Situación económica
En febrero de 2022, a dos años de la pandemia, un 37% de la población evalúa su situación socioeconómica como buena (3% como “muy buena” y 34% como “buena”), un 48% (la mayoría) considera que “no es buena ni mala” y, finalmente, un 14% la considera mala (11% como “mala” y 3% como “muy mala”).
Un 28% de la población considera que la situación económica de su hogar es peor (26% “peor” y 2% “mucho peor”) que en el “período previo a la pandemia”, en tanto un 55% (la mayoría) considera que es “igual” y un 17% considera que es “mejor” (15% “mejor” y 2% “mucho mejor”). De ese 28% que entiende que la pandemia deterioró la situación económica, casi la mitad (el 47%) considera que este deterioro fue debido a la pandemia.
La percepción del rol de la pandemia en el deterioro de la situación económica del hogar es mayor en personas de niveles educativos y socioeconómicos bajos: un 56% de ellas atribuye a la pandemia el deterioro económico de su hogar, comparado con un 32% de las personas de niveles educativos y socioeconómicos altos.
Un 12% de las personas entrevistadas declara haber estado en situación de inseguridad alimentaria leve o significativa durante el año 2021, comparado con 21% durante el 2020. Si bien esta mejora relativa de la seguridad alimentaria tuvo lugar en un contexto de reducción de las restricciones debidas a la pandemia, los resultados de la encuesta no permiten realizar esta atribución de manera certera.
Salud mental
La mayoría de las personas entrevistadas se declara igual de felices que antes de la pandemia (62%). Sin embargo, una proporción significativa declara ser menos feliz ahora que antes de la pandemia (30%), apuntando a un impacto negativo de la pandemia sobre la percepción general de felicidad de los uruguayos. La percepción de menor felicidad, comparada con el periodo previo a la pandemia, es más aguda en el grupo de adultos mayores (38% percibe ser menos feliz ahora que antes de la pandemia).
Las personas entrevistadas perciben que la pandemia tuvo un impacto negativo sobre la salud mental de los niños y adolescentes: un poco menos de la mitad de las personas entrevistadas (46%) declara haber detectado “en la etapa de suspensión de clases presenciales cambios importantes en la salud mental o el comportamiento de alguno de los menores del hogar”. Para una amplia mayoría (78%), estos problemas disminuyeron con el retorno a la presencialidad.
Educación
Un 60% de las personas con menores de edad a cargo manifestó que éstos “participaron de clases virtuales durante la etapa en la que las clases virtuales estuvieron suspendidas”, 18% “la mayoría de las veces”, 10% “algunas veces”, 5% “pocas veces” y, finalmente, 5% expresó que “nunca” lo hicieron. Por otro lado, el 79% de las personas encuestadas declaró que cuando los niños y adolescentes tienen clases virtuales aprenden “menos que cuando tienen clases presenciales”.
Ficha técnica: la encuesta se basa en entrevistas telefónicas realizadas por la empresa Opción Consultores entre los días 9 y 18 de febrero de 2022 a una muestra de 1200 casos, representativa de la población adulta de todo el país (áreas urbanas y rurales). El margen de error es +/- 2.8% para un nivel de confianza del 95%.
Puede acceder a la base de datos completa de la encuesta (microdatos) en formato .csv y .sav aqui: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12M5Mmi-ca5hSvSeZm5LaNkFzI1_YqhL5?usp=sharing
Para ampliar información y coordinar entrevistas:
José Peralta 098328821 jose.peraltamorales@un.org
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08 June 2022
Annual Report of the 2021 results of the United Nations System in Uruguay
The present report summarizes the contribution of the United Nations system in Uruguay in 2021. It outlines the actions taken and the results achieved during the first year of implementation of the new Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation in Uruguay 2021-2025. This Framework, agreed upon with the Uruguayan government, aims to help the country make significant strides towards top-tier development in the economic, social, and environmental spheres. Politically, Uruguay's commitment to democracy, transparency, and human rights positions it at the forefront.The United Nations reform places great emphasis on accountability, both to national authorities and to its citizens. The agencies, funds, and programs have committed to this effort and share their data online. During 2021, the United Nations system disbursed $31.5 million USD, from national and international resources, in support of responding to the effects of Covid-19 and promoting Uruguay's sustainable development. These funds have also been used, to a lesser extent, to drive South-South cooperation strategies with other countries.The year 2021 was marked by Covid-19 and the unequal distribution of vaccines worldwide. In Uruguay, the vaccination process was highly successful, prioritizing the most vulnerable from the outset. Over time, signs of economic and social recovery from the pandemic began to emerge. However, these encouraging signals should not overshadow the situation of those sectors of society most severely affected by the crisis. This includes not only economic aspects but also physical and mental health, education, and gender-based violence. The mandate of "leaving no one behind" derived from the 2030 Agenda gains particular relevance in this special context.The progress in Uruguay's recovery creates a conducive environment for building back better. The country must address long-term challenges in sustainable development, encompassing areas as diverse as education, future employment, social security, housing, migration, gender equality, innovation and sustainability, or international economic integration. Many of these will require broad social agreements that transcend strict political cycles.Therefore, this report allows us, in addition to being accountable, to reaffirm our firm commitment to the country. The United Nations system in Uruguay will support national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This will require effective management of external shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, or the impacts of the war in Ukraine.It will not be an easy path, but Uruguay has the potential to become an example for the region and the world. I hope that reading this report will allow you to learn more about our contribution to the country.
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03 February 2022
Estereotipos nocivos de género y barreras al acceso a la justicia de personas LGBTI en Uruguay
Dentro de los principios que rigen la acción programática de Naciones Unidas y la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible se encuentran el “no dejar a nadie atrás” y “el enfoque del desarrollo basado en los derechos humanos”. En esta línea, Uruguay ha recibido observaciones y recomendaciones por Órganos de los Tratados y en el Examen Periódico Universal en relación a la discriminación y violencia en contra de personas LGBTI, particularmente con énfasis en su protección y acceso a la justicia en 2013, 2016 y 2019. Estas observaciones se vinculan con las brechas existentes o la sugerencia de medidas a tomar por el Estado con el objetivo de mejor garantizar los derechos de esta población. Basado en ello, surgió el interés de Naciones Unidas de poner sobre la mesa este análisis sobre los estereotipos nocivos de género en relación al acceso a la justicia de las personas LGBTI.
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24 January 2024
Launch of the National Human Rights Plan
The launch took place on December 18th at the Auditorium of Torre Ejecutiva, with speeches by Vice President Beatriz Argimón, the Resident Coordinator of the UN in Uruguay Pablo Ruiz Hiebra, Human Rights Professor and Master of Law Mariana Blengio, Director General of the Presidency Hebert Paguas, and Human Rights Secretary Sandra Etcheverry, who provided information about the development and projections of this important document. The Plan was presented within the framework of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and fulfilled Uruguay's commitment made in 1993 during the World Conference on Human Rights held in Vienna.This document serves as a 'master plan,' and within its framework, the Human Rights Secretariat commits to working collaboratively with government institutions, civil society, and all levels of government, aiming to build a future where dignity, freedom, and justice are guaranteed for all individuals. Among the main Actions of the First National Human Rights Plan are:Formation of the Advisory Council, through which various stakeholders will be called upon to participate in the creation of an advisory council that provides key perspectives for the development and effective implementation of the plan.Promotion of a Bill that establishes, among other issues, the need for a new national plan every 5 years.Civil Society Exchanges, promoting active participation and feedback to enrich the perspective of the NHRP.Development of a Strategic Outlook Document, serving as a fundamental guide, establishing the vision and long-term objectives of the NHRP.Encouragement of participation in dialogue forums contributing to the NHRP agenda construction, ensuring continuous monitoring and informed deliberation on the plan.Establishment of a Network of Focal Points Integrated by Public Bodies to ensure effective coordination and integration of the human rights approach across all governmental areas.Subsequent work will involve the realization of specific public policy commitments, ensuring that each action taken under the NHRP reflects a tangible commitment to human rights.Organization of at least two editions annually of the course currently being offered at ENAP, strengthening the capacities of public personnel. Additionally, efforts will be made to develop new courses and workshops.Continued development of communication materials on the NHRP and human rights to reach the entire population.(Source: Presidency) Video of the ceremony:
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28 February 2023
Dialogues on the Future of Uruguay: 2023 Launch
On February 10th, a significant meeting took place between the UN Country Team in Uruguay and the Advisory Council on the Future, where assessments, evaluations, and perspectives related to the series of dialogues on the country's future towards sustainable development were exchanged.The venue holds special significance: it is the headquarters of sculptor Pablo Atchugarry, a member of the Advisory Council on the Future formed for this initiative. In addition to Atchugarry, the Committee includes the President of the Astur Foundation, Mr. Enrique Iglesias, scientist Martina Crispo, and journalist Carolina García. On this occasion, the heads of the United Nations in Uruguay held a meeting with the Council to assess the initial phase of the activity and to outline the events for the entirety of 2023. Participants unanimously recognized the significance of these dialogues, which will contribute inputs aiding Uruguay's constructive process towards development.What kind of country do we want to have in the coming years? What are the topics our society should reflect on to progress towards sustainable development? What challenges must Uruguay face to make the leap towards development?These and other questions served as the starting point for the "Dialogues on the Future of Uruguay." The initiative proposes conducting a series of conversations over two years to identify the challenges Uruguay must overcome to advance towards sustainable development, defined as a process that entails greater economic and social well-being for its inhabitants, in harmony with the environment.The aim is for each of these dialogues to translate into concrete outputs that outline ideas and proposals to address the topics discussed, including climate crisis, violence and security, mental health, and the transformation of education. In 2022, the first two dialogues took place: in September, we inaugurated with the Climate Crisis dialogue, and in November, we held the dialogue on social and solidarity economy.For 2023, dialogues are planned on the following topics: Parity Democracy (March), Water (April), Sustainable Production (May), Mental Health (June), Science, Technology, and Innovation (August), Work, Productive Transformation, and Productivity (September), and Sustainable Cities (October).
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14 October 2022
A Step Towards Efficiency: Inauguration of the UN House in Uruguay
The UN House is located at 25 de Mayo and Ciudadela, at the entrance of Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja, and occupies the three floors of a historic building in the city known as Palacio Serratosa, where the sky-blue flag of the United Nations has been flying since that Friday.In the building are located: the Office of the Resident Coordinator, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Women's Program (UN Women), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the Human Rights Adviser to the High Commissioner (OHCHR), and Global Compact.Together, nearly 50% of the fixed staff of UN Uruguay will be in the same physical place, making it a clear example of efficiency and practicality. Additionally, its meeting rooms and common spaces will be available for use by the entire United Nations System. It will be a place of permanent meeting and obligatory reference for all partners and allies working with the UN. This contributes not only to projecting an image of the organization as a single entity (composed of different agencies, funds, and programs) but also to advancing in an efficient use of both economic and technical resources, centralizing capacities in one place.High-ranking members of the national government and municipal governments, senators, deputies, the diplomatic corps, and other personalities of Uruguayan society attended the inauguration event, as well as representatives of UN Uruguay. With the first floor of the Serratosa Building filled with guests, the inauguration ceremony of the UN House began. The ceremony was attended by the Vice President of the Republic, Beatríz Argimón, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Uruguay, Pablo Ruiz Hiebra, and the Deputy Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix."Here we are in Uruguay, with 18 UN agencies working, some permanently present, nearly 200 people working every day to help Uruguay take that leap forward in development. Economically, socially, due to its long-standing democratic history, Uruguay is an example for other countries, and it is ready to make that leap, and humbly the United Nations will be present to assist in that process," said Pablo Ruiz."The Secretary-General proposed a reform a few years ago that we have been working on. Part of that reform is for agencies to work much closer together, so it should not surprise anyone that we are in the same place," he noted."What we are inaugurating today is also a vision of how UN agencies come together and start working really closely and sharing in the day-to-day, in the stairs, in the elevator, and in all formal aspects. We are very happy for all those who have joined the UN house every day and for those who will be coming and going as they have recently," Ruiz added. Ruiz clarified that "the UN is not inaugurating its presence in Uruguay" since "we have been here for over 70 years" and emphasized: "we will be here as long as necessary to defend the values of the organization, peace and security issues, human rights, and of course the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.""Consider this your home. From now on, we will meet throughout the country, but also here, which is your home," he concluded.In turn, Jean Pierre Lacroix noted that it was "an honor and a privilege" to be present on the occasion "to inaugurate this magnificent building.""I take this opportunity to thank Uruguay for its support to the United Nations, support for the cause of peace, with its very concrete support for our Peacekeeping operations. It is a collective effort of the entire Uruguayan society. Therefore, thanks to all of Uruguay, as a friend of the United Nations," he stated. The closing of the ceremony was by the Vice President, Beatríz Argimón: "welcome then to this new home, in a fantastic place in our Montevideo. Greetings to the national, departmental, and diplomatic authorities who will spend their hours in these walls developing projects in which we will participate, as has been the history of these 70 years, of our relationship between Uruguay and the UN," she said."Today, 18 agencies are present, as Pablo Ruiz said, but they are also part of that process that we have shared. The organization has been growing and increasing its thematic axes. Its presence can be seen in the different offices that work in our country," she added. Argimón highlighted Uruguay's high democratic adherence with the clear example that "all political parties have passed through power, and the UN programs have worked with all of us independently of the government in power.""Because from the very beginning of the organization, we recognized the importance of it in advancing permanent improvements in our society. Improvements that have to do with the effective exercise of citizenship and its rights and also with the interpretation of the times we are going through and those to come," said the Vice President."It has to do with our effort to contribute to maintaining peace, in moments when episodes challenge us in the 21st century. For us, it is important to have all agencies in Uruguay and in particular to keep UN Women in Uruguay when, due to the country's graduation type, it was at risk of leaving," she added.Likewise, Argimón emphasized that the country "wants to take that leap to development," and that is why they worked to keep UN agencies in the country: "we told the organization: to make that leap, we need these types of agencies to stay because if there is one thing we are clear about, it is that if we make that leap, it will be because we are committed to keeping our people an emblem of democracy and that the country is one of opportunities for our compatriots.""It will be very useful to have you all together so that when we come to visit an agency, we have them all together," she concluded. After hoisting the flag, the event concluded with the unveiling of a plaque in recognition of the country and all Uruguayans who have worked at the UN."Uruguay is a country committed to multilateralism, and examples like Uruguay help us dream of a more prosperous future," said Pablo Ruiz to close the emotional event. And so, the event of the inauguration of the UN House concluded. From that day on, passersby who pass by the corner of 25 de Mayo and Ciudadela will see the sky-blue flag of the United Nations waving, a faithful symbol of our presence and work in Uruguay. You can watch the cermony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Kw048IdAc&t=1508s
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Press Release
27 February 2024
Public Statement by the United Nations System in Uruguay: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Uruguay, November 24, 2023. On the occasion of November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United Nations system in Uruguay reaffirms its commitment to combating gender-based violence and expresses concern over the high rates of violence against women in Uruguay.According to the Second Survey on Gender-Based Violence and Generations, 77% of women over the age of 15 report having experienced gender-based violence in some form and at some point in their lives. Official figures show that in Uruguay, there have been 117 reports of domestic violence per day so far in 2023, equating to one report every 12 minutes. In the first 10 months of 2023, there were 13 attempted femicides and 19 femicides, the most extreme form of this violence. According to the latest data from ECLAC, Uruguay had one of the highest femicide rates in the region in 2022: 1.6 per 100,000 inhabitants.The magnitude of the problem demands urgent efforts from all of society, both in the public and private spheres, to put an end to this form of violence. In this regard, it is crucial to deepen national efforts to implement Law No. 19,580, especially in prevention actions, as recommended by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and to amplify the voices of victims and survivors of gender-based violence.We reaffirm our commitment to continue collaborating with public institutions and civil society organizations. We trust in the joint efforts of all sectors of society to end violence and discrimination against women. Uruguay's commitment to human rights is the best asset to achieve this.
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27 February 2024
Reduction of the rotation period of Uruguay's blue helmets
Uruguay received the official communication from the United Nations Department of Peace Operations regarding the acceptance of the proposal from the Ministry of National Defense of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to reduce the rotation period of personnel serving operational roles in peacekeeping missions from twelve to six months, as a way to promote greater participation of female military personnel. This request arises from the Assessment of Opportunities and Barriers to Women's Participation in Peace Operations (MOWIP), conducted in the Uruguayan Armed Forces in 2020 and published in 2021. The identified barriers support the project "Strategies and Actions for Increasing the Significant Participation of Women from the Uruguayan Armed Forces in Peace Operations," which is funded by the Elsie Initiative and has been implemented in the country since October 2022, under the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and its strategic partners, UN Women and the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation (AUCI).
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27 February 2024
Statement Regarding Fraudulent Emails
Montevideo, Saturday, March 25th. Regarding the circulation of some fraudulent emails inviting individuals, on behalf of the United Nations, to participate in Session 56 of the Commission on Population and Development, scheduled to take place in New York in April of the current year, with instructions for recipients to make wire transfers or payments to secure a hotel reservation, with the promise of subsequent reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs, the United Nations System in Uruguay wishes to inform the following:Firstly, these messages were not sent or forwarded by the United Nations System in Uruguay;Secondly, the United Nations System does not request recipients to make bank transfers or payments in advance when extending invitations to events, with the promise of reimbursement for such transfers later on;These emails do not in any way bind the United Nations System in Uruguay for any actions taken by recipients based on the content of these messages;Finally, the United Nations System in Uruguay recommends that individuals who receive these messages promptly report them to the appropriate authorities.
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27 February 2024
These were the results of the project to strengthen the socio-economic response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Montevideo, November 23, 2022. To conclude the project "Strengthening the socio-economic response with a generational and gender perspective to the COVID-19 emergency," an event presenting the results was held at the United Nations House in Uruguay. The project, funded by the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), placed special emphasis on creating conditions to strengthen social protection mechanisms with a generational and gender perspective. This involved advancing the comprehensiveness of information systems, supporting the early childhood program "Uruguay Crece Contigo," improving employability and job placement conditions for women in vulnerable situations, reintegrating adolescents into the educational system, and identifying social protection gaps at the territorial level. The following government institutions played active roles in the implementation of this project: the National Institute for Women (INMUJERES), the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES), the National Administration of Public Education (ANEP), the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) along with local governments, and had the coordination of the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation (AUCI). Additionally, the following United Nations agencies participated: UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, IOM, and UN Women.During the closing event, progress and results of the project implementation were presented, and several authorities from the participating institutions shared their reflections on the project's contribution to their institution's objectives, as well as the lessons learned and challenges for public policies. Additionally, a video summarizing the contents of the different project components was shared.As a result of the project, there is now a georeferencing system for all statistical information, allowing various government entities to more efficiently identify households and individuals with greater socio-economic and health vulnerabilities. It will also advance a metric to identify processes for exiting situations of vulnerability. In this regard, this work complements the design and elaboration of a Multidimensional Poverty Index to be produced by the INE.In order to improve the available information to identify gender gaps and the progress and setbacks experienced after the pandemic, the third National Survey on Time Use and Unpaid Work was conducted and is currently being analyzed to present the results on March 8th.On the other hand, the National Directorate of Transfers and Data Analysis (DINTAD) of MIDES, responsible for identifying beneficiaries of monetary transfers, advanced in implementing a pilot to update the eligibility of those accessing the Social Card Program (TUS) to improve coverage and sufficiency for the vulnerable population.Given that the crisis generated by the pandemic had a significantly greater impact on women from lower social strata and from rural areas, a program on Employability, Care, and Labor Insertion for women in vulnerable situations was designed and implemented, including solutions for caregiving.A program supporting migrant women entrepreneurs and those from the host community in areas with higher migrant influx during the pandemic was also implemented.Finally, the Educational Revolt program was designed and implemented in some María Espínola centers of ANEP to bring adolescents with greater difficulties in sustaining educational continuity closer to the center, a phenomenon exacerbated during the pandemic
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27 February 2024
Press Release: INDDHH
Montevideo, August 9th.The INDDHH is a significant asset for the country in terms of human rights. Internationally, it is considered a reference institution. For this reason, the selection and appointment process of the INDDHH's Board of Directors for the period 2022-2027 is of great importance. In this regard, national regulations mention requirements such as experience and notable expertise in human rights or high moral authority. These criteria reflect, among others, the Paris Principles, which guide the work of these institutions globally. Among them, it is worth mentioning the importance of safeguarding the formal and functional independence of the institution.The United Nations system trusts that the selection process for the next Board of Directors of the INDDHH will guarantee international standards and expresses its deepest recognition of Uruguay's culture of respect for human rights, which serves as inspiration for many other countries.
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