Is intersectionality “trendy” now? In June 2020, the term "intersectionality" reached its highest point in Google searches since 2004. However, it is far from being a new word. On the contrary: it is a term with more than 30 years of use. It was first applied by African-American jurist and professor Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. In more recent years, the increased interest in … [Read more...] about What is intersectionality and why should you care?
How AI can help women in the workforce
It is essential to understand how the most modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), will transform gender gaps in the labor market and become a tool to reduce gender inequalities. The IDB, OECD, and Unesco joined forces to prepare a report, "The Effects of AI on Women's Working Lives," collaborating with Cambridge's Minderoo Centre for … [Read more...] about How AI can help women in the workforce
Inspiring Women in STEM leadership
Ellen Ochoa never dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Still, it became her goal and passion after she studied physics and watched Sally Ride become the first American woman in space. As she progressed in her education and career, the encouragement she received from educators and the opportunities and visibility provided by her supervisors and mentors ultimately pushed her to … [Read more...] about Inspiring Women in STEM leadership
At the cutting edge of supporting Women entrepreneurship
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative and the IDB Group: It was a roller coaster year for Juliana Sarmiento and her Mexico-based IT/logistics firm EnvioClick. Before COVID-19, Juliana and her partner Rosa Costes were gearing up for significant growth and expansion to other Latin American markets. But due to the pandemic, many of their clients were suddenly losing … [Read more...] about At the cutting edge of supporting Women entrepreneurship
Supporting women’s leadership in my workplace
Why should we support women's leadership? The answer is quite simple: because more women in leadership positions strengthen and increase the growth of companies and organizations. Evidence indicates that more women in the workplace, including directive boards, benefit group dynamics and give more diversity to decision-making processes. The outcome are more productive companies … [Read more...] about Supporting women’s leadership in my workplace