From a development perspective, gender equality is not a "women's" problem but rather a matter of economic and social development in countries. This cross-cutting issue must be naturally integrated into all development work throughout all the productive sectors. Bolivia has made considerable progress towards gender equality in recent years, especially in education and female … [Read more...] about The importance of gender mainstreaming
Verónica Tejerina
Verónica Tejerina es boliviana, es Especialista en Desarrollo Social de la División de Género y Diversidad del BID, tiene un Doctorado en Economía y Desarrollo Internacional de la Universidad de Manchester en Inglaterra. Su trabajo, investigaciones y proyectos se centran en diversos temas de pueblos indígenas y género. Amplio conocimiento en diseño y ejecución de proyectos sociales colaborando con gobiernos, organizaciones sociales, ONGs y empresas. Apasionada en el trabajo para promover la inclusión social, la igualdad, diversidad y la tecnología para el desarrollo.
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