Have you ever heard someone ask a woman who is taking care of her children while she is away from home? In our region, the cultural expectation that women are the primary caregivers and responsible for household tasks still persists. However, this disproportionate burden not only affects mothers. It also has profound implications for the economy and millions of domestic … [Read more...] about How can we improve the conditions of domestic workers?
Women’s Soccer Worldcup: To Women and Girls, Soccer is Much More than a Game
“Soccer is not for girls” I was almost 10 years old when I started playing soccer. That year, my dad traveled for work to France and came back home with souvenirs for me and my brother from France ’98. I got a stuffed toy of the mascot, and my brother got the official soccer ball. He had never actually played the sport competitively. The year after that, my school’s … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Worldcup: To Women and Girls, Soccer is Much More than a Game
Laws for gender equality: a step towards economic growth
Women in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic participate less in the labor market than men, less than the average for women in Latin America and the Caribbean, and less than women in the OECD: This directly impacts the growth of countries and even affects the region's GDP per capita. One of the factors influencing this situation is the set of social norms … [Read more...] about Laws for gender equality: a step towards economic growth
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month: What did we discuss at our event?
The IDB's LGBTQ+ Pride Month event, "Pride in Being Who We Are: More Inclusive Societies for LGBTQ+ People," was an opportunity to open valuable and necessary conversations about LGBTQ+ inclusion. In the first panel, "Identifying and Removing Barriers," public sector authorities from Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador joined two specialists from the IDB group to address the … [Read more...] about Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month: What did we discuss at our event?
Families: What do they need to achieve equitable parenting?
When a baby is born, families and homes go through significant changes. The roles of mothers, fathers, and caregivers shift. Gender plays a crucial role in deciding who does which tasks, when, and for how long. This has a significant impact on work, income, and even leisure. The Gender and Diversity Sector Framework Document sheds light on the inequalities experienced within … [Read more...] about Families: What do they need to achieve equitable parenting?