How recent is the addition of LGBTQ+ issues in policy agendas to promote inclusion? Let's put it into perspective. No longer than 50 years ago, the American Psychiatric Association classified homosexuality as a mental disorder. Some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean decriminalized same-sex relationships in the 19th century, while others did so less than 20 years … [Read more...] about Three Actions to Support LGBTQ+ Inclusion from an International Organization
Collaboration, cooperation, innovation to stop gender-based violence
Almost ten months after the World Health Organization's announcement about the arrival of the pandemic, the particular impact that it has had on the lives of women is becoming more evident every day. Along with the loss of life caused by the virus, this crisis's most tragic expression is the escalation of sexual and gender-based violence. This increase responds to direct risk … [Read more...] about Collaboration, cooperation, innovation to stop gender-based violence
Women who care
We are all under the same storm, but not in the same boat. This assertion is commonly used to illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened inequalities. Based on the 2020 labor market surveys, a recent blog post looks into the employment gaps between men and women. It highlights not only the magnitude of the drop in employment figures but also the speed of recovery - both … [Read more...] about Women who care
Trafficking in persons: an invisible crime with deep impressions
Some crimes have a way of leaving deep marks in the community. One of them is human trafficking. Surely, many of us can remember the name of a woman in our country who went missing and was later identified as a victim of trafficking. In Argentina, one of these cases was Marita Verón, a 23-year-old girl who, in 2002, left her home to go to the doctor and ended up forced into an … [Read more...] about Trafficking in persons: an invisible crime with deep impressions
Responsiveness put to the test
The emergency generated by the COVID-19 pandemic has put to the test the public and private sectors´ response capacity as never before. It is alarming to see in the news how the pandemic overflows the healthcare system in developed countries. Likewise, the response capacity of other critical sectors has also been severely affected. For example, social protection services … [Read more...] about Responsiveness put to the test