Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most diverse regions in the world, but also one of the most unequal. These two realities are two sides of the same coin. It is a fact that not all inhabitants of the region have access to the same opportunities, which often translates into discrimination, whether based on ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or … [Read more...] about Equity in Diversity: IDB’s Commitment to Inclusion in Public and Private Spaces
Gender and Diversity
How does a home influence the health of its occupants?
The quality and location of housing has direct implications for the health of those who inhabit it. There are many studies that support how the fact that residing in an adequate housing unit contributes to improving household’s health. That a home has access to water and sanitation services, in a safe area, and located close to health care and education services greatly affects … [Read more...] about How does a home influence the health of its occupants?
International Women’s Day: From words to action
Today, March 8, we commemorate International Women's Day. Within the framework of this anniversary, the Housing and Urban Development Division (HUD) within the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) would like to share some good practices with a gender perspective, which seek to improve the lives of women in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This propose is … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: From words to action
An Urban Perspective on Gender and Diversity for the 2030 Agenda
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a milestone in human history: a global compact to create a future that leaves no one behind. The 17 SDGs were adopted by the 193 UN member countries at the UN General Assembly almost six years ago, on September 25, 2015. As COVID pandemic had created new challenges in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region, we need … [Read more...] about An Urban Perspective on Gender and Diversity for the 2030 Agenda