Inter-American Support Groups for Humanitarian Demining in Colombia Present Their Activities at the Brazilian Embassy
On March 15, to present to the Brazilian Ambassador to Colombia, Paulo Estivallet de Mesquita, and other members of the Diplomatic Corps the demining situation in the country and the activities that the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) develops in support of this activity , the IADB was represented by the Heads of its missions […]
JID launches the “Cyber Shield” project
On March 7, the Inter-American Defense Board held the launch meeting of the “Cyber Shield” project, whose objective is to train knowledge multipliers in cyber defense among the member states and observers of the IADB. At the meeting, participants were guided through the project's training process, carried out through […]
The IADB participates in an important event on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
On March 8, the Inter-American Defense Board (IDB) had the honor of participating in a crucial event for the Women, Peace and Security (MPS) Agenda, organized by Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein. This face-to-face meeting included the participation of Anne Witkowsky, Deputy Secretary of State of the […]
The IADB and the OAS Hemispheric Security Commission hold a joint meeting on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Within the framework of the celebration of International Women's Day, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) and the Hemispheric Security Commission of the Organization of American States (CSH/OAS) held an important meeting on March 7 on the undeniable importance of the work carried out by women in the Armed Forces […]
Strengthening Maritime Security in the Americas: the new horizon of the association between the IADB and the Inter-American Naval Telecommunications Network (RNIT)
In a meeting held on March 4, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received the Secretary of the RNIT, Captain Craig McLemore, and his delegation at the Casa del Soldado. The meeting marked a significant step in the collaboration between both organizations to promote a safer maritime environment in the […]
Inter-American Monitors Evaluate Colombian Civilians for Humanitarian Demining
From February 12 to 15, 2024, the Group of Inter-American Humanitarian Demining Monitors in Colombia (GMI-CO), a mission of the Inter-American Defense Board in support of the Comprehensive Action Program against Antipersonnel Mines of the Organization of American States (AICMA-OAS), carried out field evaluations for accreditation of personnel of the […]
Cooperation in Disaster Cases is the topic of a meeting between the IADB and INCA
On February 22, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), through its Disaster Cooperation Division (DCD), met with Martin Teal, Co-President of INCA (ICOLD National Committees of the Americas). Americas). ICOLD is the International Commission on Large Dams, a non-governmental organization founded […]
The IADB participates in the XXXVI Cycle of the CEA
From February 18 to 22, 2024, General Marco Antonio Álvarez Reyes (Mexico), President of the Council of Delegates of the Inter-American Defense Board, accompanied by Colonel Juan Alarcón Lastra (Peru), IADB Liaison Officer with the CEA and Colonel Sergio Rosendo Carrasco (Mexico), Defense and Security Advisor […]
Inter-American Humanitarian Demining Monitors in Colombia participate in training of the Organization of American States
Between January and February 2024, the Comprehensive Antipersonnel Mine Action Program of the Organization of American States (AICMA-OAS) organized a training activity for its staff in Colombia on the topic "Transforming knowledge into impact: specializing to contribute ». Members of the Inter-American Demining Monitor Group participated in this training […]
The Inter-American Defense Board and CICTE join forces to strengthen maritime security in the Americas
In an important meeting held on February 20, the Inter-American Defense Board (IDB) received at the Casa del Soldado (Washington, DC) Ms. Lisbeth Laurie, Manager of the Maritime Security Program of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE). ) of the Organization of American States (OAS). The event represented an important step […]
The IADB promotes Intermediate Cyberdefense Course
Between February 12 and 15, 2024, the Inter-American Defense Board, in collaboration with the Cyber Operations Center of the Secretariat of National Defense of Mexico (SEDENA), promoted an Intermediate Cyber Defense Course, offered online for 45 students , from 14 countries. An initiative that aims to contribute to the strengthening of […]
JID conducts training for MECODEX CMDA 2024 exercise
The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), as Permanent Secretariat of the Disaster Cooperation Mechanism of the Conference of Ministers of Defense of the Americas (MECODE-CMDA), has among its functions the organization, conduct and direction of annual disaster simulation exercises. humanitarian assistance in case of disasters (MECODEX-CMDA). Thus, in preparation for the next Fiscal Year […]
