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Nutrition issues carry long-term cost in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Obesity and malnutrition are rising in the region, as slowing growth sees a rise in poverty

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

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

The Saudi government will encourage female employment

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SAUDI ARABIA

Women’s labour force participation is helping expand the private sector’s contribution to the economy

Latin American religious shifts may see rightward turn

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LATIN AMERICA

The Catholic Church is losing adherents, but many are turning to more conservative ‘evangelical’ churches

Post-lockdown Latin America faces widespread unrest

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LATIN AMERICA

The COVID-19 pandemic looks sure to exacerbate hardship for many, driving discontent and increasing protest risks

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

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

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