Despite a troubling persistence of racial gaps in labor market outcomes over the last 15 years in Latin America, the role played by discrimination has not received much attention. We know surprisingly little about hiring bias against Afro-descendants in the region. A recently released study contributes to a large pool of evidence about racial bias against Afro-descendants by … [Read more...] about Yes, Racial Bias in Labor Market Intermediation Services Matters
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More Inclusion for LGBTQ+ People in Latin America and the Caribbean
The implementation of policies that guarantee the social and economic development of LGBTQ+ people and people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities protects their individual rights, boosts economic growth and social development. Promoting their inclusion and preventing violence against LGBTQ+ people benefits the entire population and contributes to the progress … [Read more...] about More Inclusion for LGBTQ+ People in Latin America and the Caribbean
Portraying LGBTQ+ Pride is Celebrating Inclusion
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Each year we commemorate efforts to eradicate discriminatory practices based on gender identity or sexual orientation. The Latin American and Caribbean region has seen uneven progress on that journey, but it has also taken very important steps to ensure that LGBTQ+ people live, work, develop and dream on equal terms. For example, 40% of countries … [Read more...] about Portraying LGBTQ+ Pride is Celebrating Inclusion
Research: A Key Ally for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
In Latin America and the Caribbean, approximately one in seven people live with some form of disability, whether it’s physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental. It is estimated that this proportion will increase to one in five people in the next three decades due to the rapid aging of the population in the region. Having a disability is not uncommon; … [Read more...] about Research: A Key Ally for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Evidence-based Policies for the LGBTI+ Population
In recent decades, some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have made significant strides in legally protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other (LGBTI+) individuals. For example, Ecuador and Bolivia have integrated measures to protect the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities into their constitutions. … [Read more...] about Evidence-based Policies for the LGBTI+ Population