The ILO regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean moved to a new building in May. The new structure was inaugurated by Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, who called on the ILO to support Latin America and the Caribbean in their efforts to achieve social justice and equitable economic growth. In a video message, ILO Director-General Juan Somavia told the 400 persons attending the ceremony that the new office would provide a "source of powerful ideas to build a more democratic, more prosperous and more equitable region that our people merit and ask for". Designed by the architects Oscar Borasino and Ruth Alvarado, the six-story building has received the Celima prize from the Chamber of Peruvian Architects for the best institutional and business construction projects.
The ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is situated in Lima, Peru. Its official Web site is www.oit.org.pe