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On August 25th, Uruguay celebrated its 195th anniversary of Independence. We celebrate 195 years promoting peace, all Human Rights and freedoms, social inclusion and sustainable development. We wish all our fellow compatriots a Happy National Day.
July 15th, 2020
Uruguay and Canada co-hosted a Women Peace and Security Focal Point meeting to discuss #WomenPeaceSecurity issues, and to advance inclusive and sustainable peace & security.
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Luis Lacalle Pou took his oath to office, and was sworn in on March 1st, 2020 as the new President of Uruguay.
December 14-16th, 2019
Canada and Uruguay hosted a workshop on Women, Peace and Security in the Americas in Uruguay. Both countries will preside over the #WPS Global Network of Focal Points in 2020, 20 years after UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
The Embassy of Uruguay in Canada hosted a meeting to discuss synergies and explore potential collaborations between Women, Peace & Security, the Elsie Initiative, and the Vancouver Principles.
October 29-31, 2019
Latin American Art Exhibit: "Art of the Americas"
For the closing of Latin American Heritage Month, Terra Art presents an exhibition of Latin American art. The exhibition will present a selection of new and innovative art from various countries, including works by Uruguayan artist resident in Toronto, Teresa Barrotti
October 24, 2019
Tribute to Ida Vitale
October 19, 2019
Ottawa Latin American Book Fair
Members of the Latin American community participated in the Latin American Book Fair in Ottawa, enjoying poetry readings, literary criticism and book sales. The Uruguayan drummer and percussionist, Sergio Faluotico, was one of the presenters.