The critical role of Gender Lens Focus in driving authentic social change
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Pro Mujer leads one of the six initiatives in Latin America to boost the economy of older adult women
The ‘Mujeres Plateadas’ initiative by Pro Mujer was chosen as one of the six from Latin America, and the only…
Pro Mujer Commits to Training and Providing Capital to Seven Agricultural Cooperatives in Guatemala
Seven agricultural cooperatives in the departments of Chimaltenango and Chiquimula, Guatemala, were supported by Wakami, Dalberg, and Pro Mujer through…
Advancing the Well-Being of Rural Women in Guatemala
The joint efforts of Pro Mujer, MEDA, and Wakami continue advancing one year after the announcement of the “Women Empowerment…
Pro Mujer and Nestlé México Join Forces to Empower Women in the Cocoa Value Chain
Pro Mujer, a social enterprise that has been working for over 34 years to achieve gender equality in Latin America,…
500 Colombian Women to Learn Entrepreneurial Skills Thanks to Pro Mujer and Victoria’s Secret
500 Colombian women will join the over 150,000 women who have participated in Emprende Pro Mujer since its start. Emprende…
Inmujeres and Pro Mujer: An alliance to boost the economic autonomy of Mexican women
Teresita, an entrepreneur from Yucatán dedicated to breeding and caring of melipona bees, found an opportunity for growth and a…
One hundred female entrepreneurs graduated from the first cohort of Emprende Pro Mujer in its hybrid model in Colombia
One hundred female entrepreneurs graduated from the first group of Emprende Pro Mujer in its hybrid model in Colombia at…
Companies that care: A partnership to drive inclusive caregiving policies in the workplace
Care tasks are essential for the functioning of our societies. In Latin America, care responsibilities disproportionately fall on women, who…
Emprende Pro Mujer: Turning the Dreams of Argentine Women into Realities
In the heart of Salta, among hills and valleys, a story of empowerment and transformation unfolds. It is the story…
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…
