Social and Economic Security: Protecting Livelihoods and Reducing Vulnerabilities

In this episode, we will examine how social and economic conditions shape human security in the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly as demographic change, migration, care needs, and labour market pressures create new vulnerabilities across the region. You will hear the presentation of Simone Cecchini, Chief of the Latin American and Caribbean Demographic Centre (CELADE) - Population Division of ECLAC. His remarks highlight the importance of strengthening education, quality employment, social protection, care systems, progressive taxation, and evidence-based policymaking as part of a broader agenda to reduce vulnerabilities and protect livelihoods. This episode was recorded on November 28, 2025, during the session “Social and Economic Security: Protecting Livelihoods and Reducing Vulnerabilities”, held as part of the First Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Security, “Human Security and Regional Stability: Parliamentary Responses to Challenges in the Americas and the Caribbean”, organized by ParlAmericas in Panama City, Panama. You can access the meeting content here. You can access the meeting content here.