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International Women's Day: Latin American cities protest for women's rights

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International Women's Day: Latin American cities protest for women's rights

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Every March 8, millions of women mobilize in Latin America to be part of the agenda of International Women's Day.

Every March 8, millions of women mobilize in Latin America to be part of the agenda of International Women's Day.

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.

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.

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.

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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Gender and family affairs hosts Women United in politics forum

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Gender and family affairs hosts Women United in politics forum

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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 governance, and other partners and stakeholders, participated in the 2021 Women United in Politics Hybrid Forum held Friday (November 12).

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 governance, and other partners and stakeholders, participated in the 2021 Women United in Politics Hybrid Forum held Friday (November 12).

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.

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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Two Women nominated to chair IMF Development Committee, including Caribbean’s Mia Mottley

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Two Women nominated to chair IMF Development Committee, including Caribbean’s Mia Mottley

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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.

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.