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
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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
COVID-19, MASCULINITIES AND A MANDATE FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
The concentration of political power by men and the cultural patterns of machismo deepen the grave problem of violence against women and girls. Failure to transform the constructs of male dominance in boys, men, and institutions limit the possibility of an inclusive and gender-just post-COVID-19 recovery. Furthermore, government inaction and negligence in risk management could … [Read more...] about COVID-19, MASCULINITIES AND A MANDATE FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Care is a gender issue
Latin America and the Caribbean is the fastest-aging region in the world. In three decades, one in four people will be over 60 years old. This irreversible trend will disproportionately affect women. Why? The existing supply of formal long-term care services is insufficient to meet the demand; therefore, the vast majority of people receive care from the women in their family … [Read more...] about Care is a gender issue
Mobilizing Men for a New Normal
It´s no secret that globally, women assume the majority of unpaid labor within the household; women also spend more hours on paid and unpaid labor combined than men do. This status quo has only been magnified by the global pandemic, which has overburdened the care economy to the brink. UN Women has emphasized that, “With children out of school, intensified care needs of older … [Read more...] about Mobilizing Men for a New Normal