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Latin America gender divide persists

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LATIN AMERICA

Despite some recent advances, gender violence and inequality have improved little in Latin America

Gender issues run deep in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Women’s political representation has increased in Latin America, but inequality and gender violence persist

AMLO will struggle to reduce Mexico gender violence

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MEXICO

After months of demonstrations, women nationwide yesterday held a ‘day without us’, staying home to protest feminicide

Insecurity will hamper Ramaphosa’s state overhaul

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SOUTH AFRICA

Recent data show a spike in ‘contact’ crimes, while anger over gender-based violence is growing

Global gender gaps are vast in policy and practice

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INT

The fourth anniversary of the #MeToo movement has drawn attention to progress on gender equality

Gender equality is a distant but achievable goal

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INT

There has been a robust rise in women’s access to non-agrarian employment and top political offices

Gender friendly business and law policies need impetus

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INTERNATIONAL

Gender equality is a Sustainable Development Goal, but most countries lag regardless of income and political stability

Weinstein scandal may raise rape reporting in the West

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INT

Removing barriers to reporting sexual assaults will be a first step to enhancing women’s security

Legal reform lags as gender-based cyberviolence rises

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INT

Although international law recognises online gender-based abuse and violence, national-level reform is slow

Latin American LGBT rights expand but face pushback

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LATIN AMERICA

Although equality laws are advancing in the region, progress is limited and violence still widespread