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
María Amelia Viteri
María Amelia Viteri is a Senior International Social Sector Specialist in the Environmental and Social Solutions Unit (ESG) of the IDB, specialized in gender, migration, diversity, and social inclusion. As a social scientist, she addresses the impact of inequalities and systemic violence on women, girls, LGBTIQ+, immigrants, indigenous peoples, and Afro-descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean. As an applied anthropologist, she leads the design and implementation of international projects following social and environmental policy standards, while developing knowledge products, dissemination, and training. María Amelia Viteri has a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from American University, in Washington D.C., with a concentration in Race, Gender and Social Justice, as well as a Master of Social Sciences with a specialization in Gender and Development.
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
5 steps to prevent the risks of sexual and gender-based violence in projects
You might recall that in the first installment of this series we introduced you to the town of Tremont. Tremont is the backdrop for the stories that illustrate the risks addressed by Environmental and Social Performance Standard 9 (ESPS 9). This standard, which is part of our new Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), recognizes that the risks of sexual and … [Read more...] about 5 steps to prevent the risks of sexual and gender-based violence in projects