Labour migration in Latin America and the Caribbean: Launch of the Regional Strategy to 2030

One of the greatest risks for migrant workers is that the principles of fair recruitment are not respected. This makes them vulnerable to the possibility of trafficking and forced labour; in fact, they are three times more likely to be subjected to forced labour than non-migrants.

In terms of remittances, according to the Inter-American Development Bank, Latin American and Caribbean countries received around US$155 billion in 2023, representing a growth of 9.5% over 2022. Thus, for fifteen consecutive years, the receipt of remittances has been increasing.

To respond to the multiple challenges and maximize the enormous opportunities that labour migration brings, 37 countries and territories in the region have created, together with the ILO, their Regional Strategy on Labour Migration and Human Mobility 2023-2030.

Time schedule(s):

• 09:00 Mexico, San Jose
• 10:00 Lima, Bogota
• 11:00 Port of Spain
• 12:00 Buenos Aires, Santiago, Brasilia
• 17:00 Geneva

Duration: 1 hour

Via Zoom: Registration (required)

Simultaneous interpretation: Spanish - English - Portuguese

Questions to speakers and interviews:

• During the conference, priority will be given to questions submitted in advance via the registration link or to the following email: prensa@ilo.org
• To arrange interviews: prensa@ilo.org