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11/11/2014
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Note for Equality N°15: Time-use measurement and women’s contribution to the economy
Traditional economic models that are centered on the market hide an important part of productive and reproductive processes that take place
08/03/2014
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Note for Equality N° 14: Female unemployment remains higher than male unemployment
Though the gender gap in unemployment has decreased by nearly 1 percentage point between the years 2000 and 2012, five out of every ten wome
25/11/2013
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Note for Equality N°13: November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The existence of laws against violence has produced important advances in countries where they exist and has sent a message to victims that
15/10/2013
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Note for Equality N° 6: Death of women at the hands of their partners persists in the region
“Gender-based violence is a form of discrimination that seriously inhibits women's ability to enjoy rights and freedoms on a basis of e
15/10/2013
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Note for Equality N° 12: In Latin America and the Caribbean 5 out of 10 women of working age are out of the labor market
Today, half of Latin-American and Caribbean women are still out of labor market.
15/09/2013
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Note for Equality N° 11: More women in science and technology: a necessary step
According to UNESCO, 45.2% of the people doing research in science and technology in Latin America and the Caribbean are women, a higher per
15/09/2013
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Note for Equality N° 10: The gender-based digital divide: a reflection of social inequality
The gender-based digital divide refers to differences between women and men in the access to computers and the use of electronic devices and
15/08/2013
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Note for Equality N°9: Older adult women without independent income: consequences of a life exposed to inequality
Today in Latin American and the Caribbean live more than 40 million people over age 65, about 7% of the total population.
24/07/2013
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Note for Equality N° 7: The state of legislation on abortion and voluntary interruption of pregnancy in the region
Abortion is permitted in three countries of Latin America; in 11 countries it is realized under certain circumstances.
15/07/2013
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Note for equality N° 8: Maternity in adolescents: inequality in different dimensions
Pregnancy and maternity in adolescents are an expression of social, cultural, gender, ethnic/race inequities, among others.
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