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Second Regional Seminar on Achieving the SDGs for the Parliaments of Latin America and the Caribbean
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Panama City Panama
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Organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the regional seminar will provide a platform to members of parliament from Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange ideas about the opportunities and challenges associated with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Seminar will discuss the role of parliaments in achieving SDG 4 which focuses on the importance of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Particular emphasis will be placed on how education can serve as a vehicle in the fight against climate change and for the elimination of all types of discrimination. The Seminar will also allow participants to engage in interactive debates and learn how science, technology and innovation can contribute to achieving SDG 4.
The documents of the meeting are available only in Spanish.