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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.  

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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

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

New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2023

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

By Atlantic Council experts

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.

Americas Caribbean

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

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

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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