Argentina’s government has officially established the Subsecretariat for Gender-Based Violence Protection, replacing the former Ministry of Women, Gender, and Diversity. This restructuring, part of President Javier Milei’s public spending reduction plan, has stirred debates on gender equality and constitutional implications.
READ MOREA recital featuring waltzes and polkas created by women will welcome 2024 on January 1st, providing an alternative to the traditional New Year’s concert by the Vienna Philharmonic, which, in its 84 editions, has never programmed a piece by a female composer.
READ MOREAfter each of the nearly 200 feminicides verified in Cuba since 2019—85 this year—lies the challenging work of activists like Yanelys Núñez, who lament that this work is “criminalized,” but see it as a “significant step” to have placed the issue on the public agenda and prompted the government, albeit belatedly, to take action.
READ MOREWhile the majority of gender-based homicide victims are women and girls, the significant number of male victims often goes unnoticed. This oversight, rooted in stigma and societal norms, calls for a broader understanding of violence’s gendered dynamics.
READ MOREAmidst the recent Women’s World Cup, one in five female players received discriminatory messages, highlighting an urgent issue in the Latin American soccer community and beyond.
READ MORERetired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the influential voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the revered Supreme Court passed away at the age of 93 in Phoenix due to complications related to advanced dementia and respiratory illness. Her legacy extends beyond the United States, impacting Latin America and women.
READ MOREIn the Andean peaks, the Cholita climbers, vibrant embodiments of indigenous culture, face the stark realities of climate change, impacting their heritage and livelihood.
READ MOREIn the heart of Santiago, Chile, hundreds of women took to the streets with a resounding chant: “Not one step back.” Their demand? More action against gender-based violence and a more significant commitment from society to eradicate this scourge.
READ MOREIn an astonishing political upset, right-wing populist Javier Milei emerged victorious in Argentina’s presidential runoff election with a historic 55.7% of the vote. As he celebrated his triumph, he attributed his success to an enigmatic figure known as “The boss” – his sister, Karina Milei. This behind-the-scenes powerhouse is just one of the remarkable women who will play pivotal roles in the administration of South America’s second-largest economy.
READ MOREGlobal clinical trial distribution Less than 5% of clinical research worldwide is done in Latin America and only a minimal part is carried out on women, so it is key that there are more opportunities in this field in the region and, above all, with a gender focus. experts on health issues said this Wednesday.
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