March 21, 2024
International Women's Day: Latin American cities protest for women's rights
Every March 8, millions of women mobilize in Latin America to be part of the agenda of International Women's Day.
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Latin American democracy, as told by five powerful women
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September 18, 2023
Latin American democracy, as told by five powerful women
This Friday is the International Day of Democracy.
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This Friday is the International Day of Democracy.
Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president
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June 14, 2023
Why Mexico may beat the USA in having a woman president
The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.
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The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, resigned this week in order to run for president.
Criminalizing violence against women in politics: Innovation, diffusion, and transformation
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November 4, 2022
Criminalizing violence against women in politics: Innovation, diffusion, and transformation
Violence against women politicians is increasingly recognized as an issue that undermines women’s presence in politics. Latin America has been at the vanguard of this global discussion.
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Violence against women politicians is increasingly recognized as an issue that undermines women’s presence in politics. Latin America has been at the vanguard of this global discussion.
My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America
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October 6, 2022
My (Vice) President is black: These black women are shaking up politics in Latin America
Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.
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Afro latinos face immense challenges to be represented in politics. These Black women in Latin America have been breaking the mold.
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First dialogue on climate action and women
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First dialogue on climate action and women
The Foundation EU-LAC and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are pleased to announce the first Dialogue on Climate Action and Women, focusing on “Leadersh
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December 2, 2021
Gender and family affairs hosts Women United in politics forum
Present and former female Parliamentarians (House of Assembly and the Senate) from across the political spectrum, leaders of female Non-Governmental Organizations and advocacy groups – including representatives from the community of persons with disabilities – women in service, women in governanc
Gender quotas fail to boost women in Latin American politics
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September 23, 2021
Gender quotas fail to boost women in Latin American politics
Latin America’s first gender quota was supposed to increase women’s presence in politics. Thirty years later, that vision has stagnated.
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Latin America’s first gender quota was supposed to increase women’s presence in politics. Thirty years later, that vision has stagnated.
August 26, 2020
Two Women nominated to chair IMF Development Committee, including Caribbean’s Mia Mottley
Two women representing the Caribbean and Latin America are nominated to chair the joint World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Development Committee (DC), further supporting the notion that the global financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic is not all bad.