Seeing the Unseen: U.S. Virtual Launch of the 2022 UNFPA State of World Population Report

Tuesday, July 12 // 9:30–10:30 a.m. (ET)

Join the Wilson Center’s Maternal Health Initiative, in collaboration with UNFPA, for the U.S. launch of the 2022 UNFPA State of World Population (SWOP) report, titled Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy. This year’s report details the steep costs associated with unintended pregnancy – including the cost to a person’s health, education, and future; as well as costs to health systems, workforces, and societies.

Panelists will discuss the SWOP report and its findings, the importance of addressing and working to reduce unintended pregnancy globally, and key policies and recommendations to mitigate the many costs of unintended pregnancy.

AMLO's Visit to Washington: Key Issues on the Bilateral Agenda

Monday, July 11 // 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET)

In light of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s upcoming visit to Washington, the Mexico Institute will convene a panel of experts to discuss the major issues on the U.S.-Mexico bilateral agenda and the challenges and opportunities ahead of both countries’ 2024 elections.

Broadening Digital Transformation: A Fireside Chat with Minister Karen Makishima

Wednesday, July 13 // 3:30–4:30 p.m. (ET)

Join the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) and Asia Program for a fireside chat with Minister Makishima, as she discusses plans to advance digitization at the national and local levels to benefit citizens, to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity, and to ensure rural areas benefit from digital advancements.

A Conversation with Ambassador Ken Salazar

Thursday, July 14 // 9–10:00 a.m.

Join us for a conversation with Ambassador Ken Salazar to discuss the state of the US-Mexico relationship and the Biden Administration’s plan to further strengthen collaboration between both countries.

Going Digital: The High Cost of Latin American Remittances and Cross-Border Payments

Thursday, July 14 // 12–1:00 p.m. (ET)

Can Latin America’s fast-growing financial technology sector solve the high cost of remittances and other cross-border payments? Will these new services be available across the region’s vast “digital divide”? What laws and regulations will support the development and widespread use of new cross-border payment technologies while safeguarding the senders and recipients of remittances? Join the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program to learn how Latin America’s digital transformation could transform the world of cross-border payments.

Documenting Evidence of Femicide: Film Discussion of the "Caníbal, indignación total" Docuseries

Thursday, July 14 // 3–6:00 p.m. (ET)

The Mexico Institute will host a hybrid event to address the root causes of femicide and the policy options available to Mexican legislators to improve the state of security for women in Mexico.