More than 100 representatives from local governments, civil society organisations and the private sector gathered in Barcelona to discuss the development of local care systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The meeting, held at the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, served as a preparatory event for the 30th Ibero-American Summit and focused on the implementation of the recently adopted Ibero-American Charter on Care, which recognises care as a human right, a public good and a pillar of sustainable development
The event also marked the launch of the project “Support for the Design and Implementation of Local Care Agendas in Latin America”, led by the Barcelona Provincial Council through FIAP and supported by the EU regional programme Inclusive Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants discussed sustainable financing, governance, gender equality and the role of local authorities in delivering accessible care services.
The initiative contributes to the implementation of the EU-CELAC Bi-regional Care Partnership and will support a three-year roadmap to strengthen local care systems, reduce inequalities and improve social inclusion across the region. Through this work, local governments are helping to translate international commitments into practical solutions that respond to community needs.
