OAS Inter-American Commission of Women to hold its 40th Assembly of Delegates in Washington

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OAS Inter-American Commission of Women to hold its 40th Assembly of Delegates in Washington

The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold its 40th Assembly of Delegates, the principal political body of the CIM, from May 27 to 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The meeting will bring together Principal Delegates to the CIM, ministers and high-level authorities from national machineries for the advancement of women's rights, representatives of Permanent Missions and Observer Missions to the OAS, government officials, specialists from international organizations, cooperation agencies, civil society organizations, and invited experts.
The Assembly will focus on the theme "The economic rights of women in the Americas: policies and strategies to guarantee autonomy and bargaining power," under the slogan "It is time to settle the debt." Discussions will address labor inclusion and entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, economic autonomy, and regional cooperation.
On May 27, the Forum of Women's Rights Civil Society Organizations: Priorities for a Women's Economic Rights Agenda will take place. On May 28, the inaugural session, keynote lecture, and three main dialogues will be held, with live streaming of the public segments according to the official agenda. On May 29, institutional reports will be presented, the CIM authorities for the 2026-2029 period will be elected, and the Assembly declaration and resolutions will be considered.
The official agenda and documents are available on the Assembly webpage. Videos, photographs, and the press kit are available in the digital folder for journalists.
Journalists who wish to attend the event must register by May 25, 2026, at this link.
Press contacts:
• Alexander Rivera, Communications and Partnerships Coordinator, CIM/OAS
Email: [email protected]
• Gina Labanca, Communications Officer, CIM/OAS
Email: [email protected]

WHAT: 40th Assembly of Delegates of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM/OAS)
WHEN: May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, from 9 to 17:30 EDT (13 to 21;30 GMT)
WHERE: May 27: OAS GSB Building, 1889 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. | May 28 and 29: OAS Main Building, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Reference: AVI-065/26