A historic date like March 8, 1908, commemorates the thousands of female textile workers who marched the streets of New York to demand a dignified life, including the fight against child labor, under the slogan "Bread and Roses." The tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the same city tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of marginalized women, many of them … [Read more...] about Bridging Gaps: Resources and Approaches for Gender Equity
María Amelia Viteri
María Amelia Viteri is a Senior Social Specialist at IDB’s Environmental and Social Solutions Unit (ESG), renowned for her extensive expertise in fostering inclusivity and equity. A leader in operations and social safeguards, she ensures that projects uphold the highest environmental and social standards. As a Social Scientist, María Amelia has spearheaded pioneering research, delving into the complex challenges faced by diverse underserved and vulnerable populations, particularly across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Her published works offer critical insights that have significantly influenced policies and practices in these regions. She holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from American University in Washington D.C. She also earned an M.A. in Social Sciences, and a B.A. in Linguistics. Her research spans a wide range of topics on global disparities. She has published extensively in both English and Spanish, contributing to academic discourse and informing public policy.
Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming us and transforming our world. While its applications are broad and can contribute to solving complex problems, such as detecting diseases and identifying abusive and violent virtual content against girls and women, there are also many dilemmas that arise in its use. Among the concerns are the gender biases present in these advanced … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
Discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation: How to promote equality
Pride Month provides us with an opportunity to remember that, while there is much to celebrate, there is still a long road ahead. The progress of the last decades highlights the importance of articulated work at local and regional levels to detect how discrimination and stereotypes around gender identity and sexual orientation are produced and reproduced. Among the lessons … [Read more...] about Discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation: How to promote equality
Gender contextual risks in development projects
Any given day could become an opportunity to reflect on our progress towards enhanced gender equality and highlight its intrinsic value as a driver of sustainable development. According to the OECD, if women participated in the economy identically to men, it would add up to 26% to annual global GDP. However, female economic empowerment is not the only obstacle to gender … [Read more...] about Gender contextual risks in development projects
Reflecting on the causes of discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) opens a space for us to reflect on good practices. To do so, we must first ponder again upon a question that may seem simple, but that ends up being decisive when considering and addressing the risks faced by the LGBTIQ+ community: why does discrimination occur and what are some of its drivers? I … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the causes of discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community