Socio-economic consequences of early Pregnancy in Latin America and The Caribbean: A Call for Policy Action
Every year, teenage pregnancy generates losses of more than USD 13 billion in Latin America and the Caribbean, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. This event, within the framework of CSW69, will present the updated findings of the MILENA model and will seek commitments to promote innovative solutions and funding aimed at protecting girls and promoting their full development.
Event date:
March 10, 2025
In person
Thirty years after the Beijing Platform for Action, the struggle to guarantee the rights of girls and adolescents continues to be urgent in Latin America and the Caribbean. Thousands of girls face unwanted pregnancies, child marriages and limited access to education, situations that affect their autonomy and well-being, and generate enormous economic costs for the countries of the region.
At this high-level side event during CSW69, government leaders, international organizations and civil society representatives will present the new results of the MILENA model, which calculates the social and economic costs of adolescent pregnancy in the region. With figures exceeding USD 13 billion annually in losses, MILENA provides compelling evidence to accelerate concrete actions, strengthen innovative financing mechanisms and secure government commitments that prioritize gender equality and adolescent development
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. (pending confirmation from PM Panama)
Venue: Conference Room F, United Nations Headquarters
Registration is mandatory. Those without UN accreditation must register by March 6 using the form below in order to receive accreditation.
Online participation:
People attending virtually can join via Zoom:
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84624851199?pwd=VufWbY6AFH89j3ebstkaGaqrSB3H18.1
Simultaneous interpretation:
Simultaneous interpretation will be available through Zoom.
For in-person attendees, a QR code will be provided to access the interpretation on their mobile devices.
