We are constantly reminded of the urgent need to tackle environmental challenges through concrete actions. Extreme weather, environmental degradation, and shifting economic conditions all highlight the importance of incorporating women’s perspectives into development. The Inter-American Development Bank´s Action Plan recognizes that unequal access to resources worsen … [Read more...] about Women Driving Solutions for a Resilient Future
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Evidence to Reduce Inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean
How can evidence contribute to reducing ethnic and racial inequalities from one generation to the next? What role do biases—conscious or unconscious—play in medical, judicial, or police decisions? What do we know—and what do we need to know—to design more effective public policies that support all people? These and other questions were at the heart of the annual … [Read more...] about Evidence to Reduce Inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean
How to Improve Statistics on Diverse Population Groups Through Communities of Practice?
In Latin America and the Caribbean, socio-economic disparities affecting diverse population groups persist. For example, Indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants have historically been excluded from public policies and development programs. Similarly, the LGBTQ+ population has faced exclusion and discrimination despite increasing social acceptance in some countries in the … [Read more...] about How to Improve Statistics on Diverse Population Groups Through Communities of Practice?
“Art is proof that we exist”: Indigenous Representation in the Creative Industries
Creative industries are increasingly offering a wider variety of formats and themes. However, the characters, settings, and realities we see do not necessarily reflect the full diversity present in Latin America and the Caribbean, or in the world. This is where Indigenous representation in creative industries becomes especially relevant. In this article, we explore the … [Read more...] about “Art is proof that we exist”: Indigenous Representation in the Creative Industries
Indigenous Peoples and the Challenges of Greater Interculturality in Health
Different cultures around the world have developed their own understandings of health and illness. In the case of Indigenous peoples, this has involved the development of practices passed down from generation to generation, enabling them to survive and remain as distinct human groups. While today our understanding of health is generally governed by the standards of modern, … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples and the Challenges of Greater Interculturality in Health