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A New Path: Promoting Social and Productive Alternatives for Juvenile Remandees and Offenders in Jamaica
Comprehensive program to address the emotional, social, educational, technical and economic challenges faced by Jamaican youth who have been through the justice system
Two OASIS girl students playing the violin 
American Orchestras in the Service of Social Inclusion (OASIS) 
Community-based program for the prevention of violence, assistance to victims and the strengthening of community. It is based on the socioemotional education of young people through music. 
Representatives of OAS and civil society meet to develop guidelines for the assistance and protection of LGBTQI+ persons victims of human trafficking
Assisting and Protecting the LGBTI Community and other Victims of Trafficking in Persons in Guatemala
Strengthening capacities of professionals responsible for assistance and protection of victims and survivors of trafficking in persons.
Prision cells in Honduras
Beyond the walls: Strengthening the management capacities of the Penitentiary System in Honduras
Contribute to the strengthening of the Penitentiary System in Honduras, improve the prison environment, and promote the social reintegration of persons deprived of their liberty.
Inter-American Community on Emergency and Security Systems (ESS-Community)
A space to connect, interact, exchange and learn, available to all those working in emergency management and response.
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Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials (CIFTA)
CIFTA is the region's main tool to address the issue of the illicit proliferation and trafficking of firearms from a coordinated and transnational perspective.
Male and female police officers seated, looking straight ahead during a graduation ceremony in Quito, Ecuador.
Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL)
Promotes education, training, exchange of best practices and certification in police excellence. Seeks to strengthen and improve cooperation among police forces of the region.
Stakeholders attend meeting of the Network
Inter-American Network for the Prevention of Violence and Crime
Network created to promote the interaction and exchange of ideas and experiences among people and groups involved in violence prevention
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Meeting of Authorities on Trafficking in Persons
Political forum for decision-making on the prevention and confrontation of trafficking and the assistance and protection of victims
AICMA team member in Colombia, performing demining quality management tasks.
OAS Anti-Personnel Mine Action Program (AICMA-OAS)
Provide Member States with logistical, administrative, technical, and financial support for humanitarian demining.
Prevent, investigate and counter criminal activity linked to the exploitation of Venezuelan refugees and migrants (PICAD)
Project to strengthen the capacity of seven Member States in the matter
On the right, men standing with their backs turned, weapons stacked and on tables. On the left, a woman standing with a cello at her side.
Program of Assistance on Control of Arms and Munition (PACAM)
PACAM is a comprehensive strategy that seeks to reduce armed violence by strengthening the capacity of OAS Member States to prevent and reduce the illicit trafficking of firearms and ammunition
Participants in the mentorship program discuss a case of trafficking in persons
Program of specialized training and mentorship about trafficking in persons in Honduras (MENTHOR)
Mentorship program developed to increase the capacity of a variety of stakeholders that address trafficking in persons in the country through the implementation of simulations.
Public officers and NGO officers attending a workshop
Promoting the access to and improving assistance and protection services provided to victims of trafficking in persons in San Pedro Sula, Omoa, Choloma and Puerto Cortés, Honduras
Strengthening of 4 local committees against trafficking in persons and capacity increase of relevant actors working in the assistance and protection of victims and survivors.
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Regional Communication Mechanism on Licit Transfers of Firearms and Ammunition (MCTA)
Promotes improved oversight of international trade in arms and ammunition by enabling secure communication among government authorities.
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Strengthening access to justice for victims of crime  
Works to strengthen free legal assistance services to victims of crimes, through the conformation of centers. 
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