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ECLAC warns about gender gaps in labor market

Published on: November 24, 2023
00:15

Santiago, Chile, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) The increase in women's participation in the regional labor market has slowed down and historic gender gaps has persisted in the last decade, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warned in a report.

FAO promotes women’s agricultural work in Cuba

Published on: November 16, 2023
10:50

Havana, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), reportedly stated that the European Union (EU) Funding promotes in Cuba the incorporation of women in agricultural work.

A woman is killed every two hours in Peru – Statistics

Published on: November 10, 2023
18:02

Lima, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Women’s count regarding femicides committed in the first nine months of 2023 showed on Friday that a woman is killed every two hours in Peru by her partner or former partner.

Brazil: Violence ramps up against women in DF

Published on: November 8, 2023
20:05

Brasilia, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) A total of 13,519 cases of violence against women has occurred from January to September in the Federal District (DF), a figure accounting for a 6.3% upturn over the same period in 2022.

Local project favors women’s empowerment in Cuba

Published on: November 8, 2023
14:07

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Delavida Local Development Project shows strength in the incorporation of women into the production of artisanal cosmetology, which contributes to the social and economic empowerment of women in this Cuban province.

UN warns of devastating consequences of conflicts on women

Published on: November 7, 2023
16:39

United Nations, Nov 7 (Prensa Latina) Women and girls displaced by conflicts face the worst of the wars they did not start, said the Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Natalia Kanem.

Over 700,000 women and children displaced by bombs in Gaza Strip

Published on: October 31, 2023
17:08

Ramallah, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW) denounced on Tuesday that over 700,000 women and children have been displaced as a result of the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip in the last 25 days.

National Women’s Congress begins in China

Published on: October 23, 2023
10:29

Beijing, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The 13th National Congress of Women of China begins here today with about 1,800 delegates from all over the country, who will discuss rights and participation in society.

Vietnam seeks greater female presence in UN peacekeepers

Published on: October 19, 2023
10:55

Hanoi, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam is working to achieve a greater female presence in the United Nations peacekeeping forces, Colonel General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of Defense, said here today.

UNDP prioritizes poverty eradication with a female approach

Published on: October 17, 2023
17:20

Panama, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Putting an end to multidimensional poverty with focus on women is priority for the UN Development Program (UNDP), the UNDP Director of the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean Michelle Muschett said.

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