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Caring for those who care: Pro Mujer and USAID strengthen caregiving work in Colombia
76.2% of women worldwide spend on average 3.2 times more time than men on unpaid caregiving work (ILO). In Colombia,…
Training sessions are advancing in rural areas of Veracruz and Quintana Roo
In 2024, with the backing of partners such as MetLife Foundation and Airbnb, the Emprende Pro Mujer program expanded its…
Empowering the growth of female entrepreneurs with the support of the UPS Foundation
To build the skill set of a female entrepreneur is to build entire communities. With more than 34 years investing…
The Power of Female Entrepreneurship: The Backbone of the Global Economy
In 2024, women continue to face structural barriers and challenges disproportionately. Despite progress, around 118 million women in the region…
Discover the Impact of Tod@s por Ellas, Pro Mujer’s Comprehensive Program for Breast Cancer Care
“Well, to begin with, I never thought I would get cancer. I went to get a mammogram and something was…
Strengthening medical care to boost sexual and reproductive rights of mexican women in Hidalgo
Despite significant advances in the reduction and prevention of maternal mortality in Mexico, in the first half of 2024, 259…
More women from northern Argentina will receive free mammograms
In Latin America, breast cancer is recorded as the leading critical cause of cancer death according to the Pan American…
Nearly 200 Women in Nicaragua Benefited from Pro Mujer’s Health Events
In June, Pro Mujer completed its twelfth free health event in Nicaragua, providing care to 197 women and 17 men.…
Emprende Pro Mujer: Enhancing Connection and Female Empowerment
Women are not a minority. They are 50% of the population and, therefore, half of the potential of our society.…
More Women in STEM for True Gender Equality
Although the importance of promoting the participation of more women in STEM disciplines is now recognized, this understanding is rather…
Science and Technology: A Path Toward Gender Equality in Latin America
The Christmas season for Rosa, a Venezuelan migrant and artisan, was the perfect time to sell the handmade bags she…
Challenges and Solutions for Women’s Health in Latin America
“There really isn’t enough understanding about the health gap that women face. Why? Because sometimes, oftentimes, the data we have…
Women Breaking Barriers to Inspire Other Women
“What I always noticed is that I would talk to one woman and end up with contact info of five…
Climate Action: Investment Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
Why put gender inequality and the climate crisis in the same conversation? This was the question that set up the…
Investing in Women: Driving an Inclusive and Equal Ecosystem
Latin America is driven by the catalyzing force of entrepreneurial women—it is the region with the highest number of women-led…
Driving Gender Equality Through Investment: Strategies and Opportunities in Latin America
Gender lens investing is an effective mechanism to advance gender equality and drive economic development in the region. This is…
Breaking the Digital Divide: Technology as a Tool for Equality
Latin America ranks fourth worldwide in internet penetration; however, 33% of its population still does not have access to this…
Inspiring Conversations: Carmen Correa and María Noel Vaeza Highlight the Need to Invest in Women
Carmen Correa, Pro Mujer’s CEO, and María Noel Vaeza, regional director for the Americas and the Caribbean at UN Women,…
Women in Leadership Positions: A Pending Debt
The Barbie movie, a box office hit in 2023, highlighted gender inequalities, parodying male leadership at Mattel with a board…
Silver Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America
Unlike other regions, Latin America and the Caribbean is considered a young region, where people over 60 years old represent…
Female Empowerment and the Power of Public Policies
In the current global landscape, there is an alarming setback in terms of gender, inclusion, and equality. New governments, legislations,…
GLI Forum Latam 2024: Connection Takes Center Stage
From June 4 to 6, we held the sixth edition of the GLI Forum Latam in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where…
Pro Mujer and Walmart Foundation Join Forces to Transform the Lives of Female Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Mexico
In Mexico 23% of the female population lives in rural areas and is responsible for more than 50% of food…
Investing in Latina entrepreneurs, a topic at UM’s Concordia Summit
By | Carmen Correa, vía Miami Herald At Tuesday’s Concordia Americas Summit at the UM, leaders, experts and activists from…
Pro Mujer and Développement International Desjardins (DID) Join Forces to Empower Bolivian Entrepreneurs
The social enterprise with over 34 years of advancing gender equality, Pro Mujer, and Desjardins, an international development organization based…
How to maintain female leadership in an organization?
For the first time, all regions of the world have surpassed the 30% mark for women in executive positions, with…
Starting a Business Out of Necessity: The Reality of Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America
By | Carmen Correa For women, the act of starting a business is not always a choice motivated by opportunity,…
Strengthening the Future of Women Entrepreneurs in El Salvador with the Support of Google.org
With the opening of its offices in El Salvador, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to technological and social development in…
Delivering more health services to women in Chiapas in collaboration with Starbucks
March was an exciting month in terms of our work in southeastern Mexico: not only did we expand our health…
