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15 October 2013 | Statement

International Day of Rural Women
"Empowering rural women is crucial for ending hunger and poverty", states the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, in his message.
Mujer frente a computador
1 October 2013 | News

Santo Domingo Will Be the Women's Capital in October
The twelfth session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by ECLAC and the Government of the Dominican Republic, will be held from 15 to 18 October 2013 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Foto de una mujer usando un computador
2 July 2013 | Announcement

Women's Autonomy in the Digital Economy Will Be Discussed in the Dominican Republic
The 12th session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, which regularly brings together officials, activists and experts in gender affairs from the region, will meet from 15 to 18 October 2013 in the Dominican Republic.
8 March 2013 | Statement

International Women's Day
"We declare that we will prosecute crimes against women - and never allow women to be subjected to punishments for the abuses they have suffered", says the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
21 November 2010 | Press Release

Gender Equality Is the Road to Freedom and Democracy
Authorities and delegates from over 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries debate the challenges that need to be overcome in order for women to achieve full autonomy.
11 August 2010 | Press Release

Latin America and the Caribbean Countries Approve Action to Achieve Autonomy and Equality for Women
Support is also expressed for the creation of UN Women and the post-earthquake reconstruction efforts underway in Haiti and Chile.
12 July 2010 | Press Release

ECLAC Promotes Labour Equality to Strengthen Women's Autonomy in the Region
Government officials, experts and representatives of civil society will meet on 13-16 July to discuss public policies for gender equality.
8 July 2010 | Press Release

ECLAC to Hold Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean in Brazil
The inter-governmental forum is the most important event in the region for the analysis of public policies from a gender perspective.
5 December 2008 | Press Release

Unemployment among Women will Rise due to Financial Crisis
The issue was discussed at ECLAC during the Forty-second Meeting of Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean.
9 August 2007 | Press Release

Latin American and Caribbean countries approve Quito consensus
The document reaffirms commitments to ensure women's political participation and recognition of their contribution to the economy and social protection.
7 August 2007 | Press Release

Women's Work Is Key to Overcoming Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean
But profound gender inequalities persist in terms of income, social protection and distribution of the workload.
6 August 2007 | Press Release

Toward Gender Parity in Political Representation for Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC document highlights political participation as a universally-recognized instrument for women's empowerment and gender equity.
6 August 2007 | Press Release

Political Figures from Latin America and Spain Inaugurate the 10th Regional Conference on Women
Heads of Women's Ministries and gender-policy authorities from most of the Latin America and Caribbean countries are participating.
12 June 2004 | Press Release

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Adopt the Mexico City Consensus
It calls for redoubling efforts to meet shared targets in terms of gender equity.
11 June 2004 | Press Release

Poverty and Empowerment are the Focus of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
Parallel activities: "Millennium Development Goals" and "New Technologies"
10 June 2004 | Press Release

Women of Latin America and the Caribbean Evaluate Commitments to Improving Gender Equity
The meeting, organized by ECLAC, will focus on analysing policies to improve the distribution of wealth, power and time between the sexes.
10 June 2004 | Press Release

Mexico's President Calls for Building Consensuses on Commitments Already Assumed
ECLAC's Executive Secretary told people not to conform themselves while discrimination exists.
10 de June de 2004 | Press Release

Falta de autonomía de la mujer limita la lucha contra la pobreza femenina en América Latina y el Caribe
La redistribución de la riqueza, del poder y del tiempo es fundamental para terminar con las discriminaciones e inequidades.
9 June 2004 | Press Release

The Ninth Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean Starts in Mexico
It will analyse policies to better distribute wealth, power and time between the sexes.
28 May 2004 | Press Release

Poverty Affects Women More than Men in Latin America
The Ninth Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean will examine the issues of poverty and empowerment.

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