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AALAC-UN Women Partnership

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC) at the Atlantic Council and its Caribbean Initiative has partnered with UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean to address pressing gender issues in the Caribbean, with a specific focus on Guyana and Jamaica. The initiative aims to tackle the unique challenges faced by women and girls in the region by promoting gender equity, security, financial inclusion, and women’s political participation.

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Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

Infographic Jun 28, 2024

Infographic: Focus groups findings on women and girls in the Caribbean 

Learn about Atlantic Council’s work with the UN Women Multi-Country Office in the Caribbean, focusing on women’s workforce participation and addressing gender-based violence.

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Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

Report Mar 7, 2024

Not without her: A roadmap for gender equality and Caribbean prosperity

By Wazim Mowla, Valentina Sader

Caribbean development is intrinsically linked with women’s equality. After a multi-month consultation process with Caribbean stakeholders, we offer a roadmap on how to achieve inclusive development in the region.
Americas Caribbean
Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

New Atlanticist Sep 18, 2023

Gender-based violence is a problem in the Caribbean. Here’s how local leaders in Jamaica and Guyana are addressing it.

By Martin Cassinelli

In Guyana, 55 percent of women reported having experienced at least one form of violence, including intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual abuse.
Caribbean Latin America
Public Event Fri, March 8, 2024 • 10:00 am ET

Breaking waves: Igniting gender inclusivity for development across the Americas

The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and UN Women celebrate the 2024 IWD theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” with a solutions-oriented conversation about how to link gender inclusivity with broader economic and political goals.
Caribbean Latin America Women

A discussion on enhancing climate resilience for women in the Caribbean

A conversation on best practices to address gender-based violence

A conversation on how to promote women economic empowerment in the Caribbean

#MujeresAtTheTable

In celebration of Women’s History Month, follow our #MujeresAtTheTable month-long campaign, highlighting women’s leadership and efforts toward gender equality, while also promoting constructive dialogue to address some of the most pressing challenges women face daily in the Americas.  

What policymakers should know about improving gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean

Narrowing the gender gap is pivotal for charting a more prosperous future for the region. Five experts on the region provide their ideas for doing so.

The pandemic is a chance to reshape women’s roles in Latin America and the Caribbean

The economic crisis triggered by the pandemic has had unequal consequences across Latin America and the Caribbean, with women disproportionately affected. But the pandemic is an opportunity for the region to reshape women’s roles in the economy, politics, and society.

How the Maduro regime’s intensifying crackdown is harming women

Including women and women’s civil-society groups in peacebuilding efforts is essential to strengthening and advancing a more inclusive and diverse—and, ultimately, successful—approach to rebuilding Venezuela’s democratic institutions.

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Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

Report Mar 21, 2023

An imperative for women’s political leadership: Lessons from Brazil

By Valentina Sader, Isabel Bernhard

Women are essential to democracy, yet face systematic barriers to political entry and impact. Using the case of Brazil, we analyze the state of women’s political participation and of political violence against women. We propose timely, actionable approaches to reduce women’s unique political challenges and to further strengthen democratic health.
Americas Brazil
Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

Report May 31, 2017

Women’s Leadership in Latin America

By Laura Albornoz Pollman

Latin America, with its history of female heads of state, seems to be a rising global leader in terms of notable women in top-level leadership roles. What is the region’s secret sauce? Does this phenomenon translate to the empowerment of women throughout Latin American societies? And are women rising to the top across sectors? Find […]
Latin America Women
Gender equality and diversity in Latin America

New Atlanticist Apr 20, 2023

How states and cities can lead the US fight for a gender-sensitive security strategy

By Willow Fortunoff and Diana Paz García

Partnerships are a crucial part of advancing the United States’ women, peace, and security agenda. Mayors and governors are already forming these important partnerships.
Caribbean Conflict

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Apr 16, 2020

Mind the gap: Reducing gender gaps will foster long-term economic prosperity in Colombia

By Camila Hernandez

Significant lags in women’s economic and political empowerment remain in countries like Colombia. Having closed educational attainment and health and survival gaps almost entirely, the country still faces important gender gaps in economic participation and opportunity (a gap of 26.5 percent) and in political empowerment (a gap of 68.2 percent). If Colombia doubles-down on its efforts to close these gaps, numerous economic and social benefits will follow.

Colombia Economy & Business

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Ahead of Brazil’s municipal elections, novel legal requirements can elevate women’s participation in politics

By Valentina Sader

As the country prepares to hold municipal elections in October 2020, Brazil should aim to increase women’s political participation and learn from its fellow Latin American countries.

Brazil Elections

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Venezuela’s democratization: Leading with women to achieve peace

By Cristina Guevara

In order for Venezuela to transition to a more democratic, inclusive, and peaceful society, the interim government must strengthen women’s political participation and decision-making power.

Democratic Transitions Venezuela

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 10, 2020

Colombia ¿Cómo vamos?: Women’s political and economic empowerment

By Camila Hernandez

Closing gender gaps in economic and political empowerment will move Colombia forward in its path toward sustainable development. Greater female participation in the economy and in politics will not only boost the country’s economy (by increasing productivity, diversifying the economy, reducing income inequality, increasing organizational effectiveness, among others), but will also contribute to more inclusive, democratic, and sustainable policies.

Colombia Women

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 5, 2020

Venezuelan women: The unseen victims of the humanitarian crisis

By Angela Chavez

Although gender inequality is not a novel issue in Latin America and especially not in Venezuela, the current humanitarian crisis has made women more vulnerable financially, politically, and socially, and made sexual violence and discrimination commonplace. According to a recent report by Venezuelan non-profit organization Center for Peace and Justice (CEPAZ), the crisis has increased women’s vulnerability through the lack of governance and weakened institutions, impoverishment, lack of access to food and medicine, and the rising forced migration, among other factors.

Migration Venezuela
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Only with gender equality can we unleash the full potential of the Americas.”

Jason Marczak, Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, Atlantic Council

Experts of the Americas Episodes

A conversation on gender equality and female representation in politics

A discussion among ambassadors about women in diplomacy

A conversation on women’s leadership and tech infrastructure in Latin America and beyond

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We women must continue encouraging collective action; that will be the key to speed up the progress in achieving a more just and equitable world for women and girls.”

Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica; member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

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Staff

Valentina Sader

Deputy Director, Impactful Programming and Brazil Lead

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Corruption

Fellow

Capricia Penavic Marshall

Ambassador-in-Residence

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America Politics & Diplomacy

Advisory Council member

Laura Chinchilla

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business International Organizations

Fellow

Adriana D’Elia

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Civil Society English

Former staff

Camila Hernandez

Former Associate Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Colombia French

Staff

Jason Marczak

Vice President and Senior Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Caribbean

Former staff

Diego Area

Former Director, Strategic Development Partnerships

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Crisis Management Democratic Transitions

Staff

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Northern Triangle

Former staff

Angela Chavez

Former Associate Director, Communications and Community Specialist

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

Fellow

María Eugenia Brizuela de Avila

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Staff

Martin Cassinelli

Assistant Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business German

Staff

Wazim Mowla

Fellow and Lead of the Caribbean Initiative

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Caribbean China
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