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Latinas en Poder
Latin America is the Most Unequal Region in the World.
Latin America is the Most Unequal Region in the World.
Latin America and the Caribbean: The Inequality Crisis
Latin America and the Caribbean: The Inequality Crisis
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the most unequal region in the world, burdened by economic and social models that sustain deep structural disparities. These systems have entrenched:
High poverty levels limit opportunities for millions;
Unequal access to primary and quality education and health services;
Barriers to actual democratic participation and meaningful citizenship.
This inequality is not accidental—it is the outcome of entrenched models prioritizing profit over people, exclusion over inclusion, and stagnation over transformation.
According to the InterAmerican Development Bank [1], income inequality in Latin America remains the highest globally. Key indicators include the following: Please continue reading here.
Systemic Inequality and Its Impact
Systemic Inequality and Its Impact
The current models perpetuating inequality have also destroyed ecosystems with detrimental consequences that are vital for productive life and environmental balance:
Rising gender-based violence and femicide;
[1] ¨The Crisis of Inequality: Latin America and the Caribbean at the Crossroads¨. Report. Publication and Presentation (virtual), September 11, 2020. [2] “The social contract of Latin America is fractured, says IDB on inequality in Latin America´´. Infobae.com. September, 2020
EXPOMujeres, a successful learning and sharing experiences approach to promoting feminist and solidarity economies during our General Assembly in Guatemala, 2024.
42 Member organizations have organized economic development programs to promote sustainability in rural and urban communities through credit and savings programs. Through our Edna Viruel Fuentes Feminist School, we empower organizations to share knowledge and experiences through the ExpoMujeres.
42 Member organizations have organized economic development programs to promote sustainability in rural and urban communities through credit and savings programs. Through our Edna Viruel Fuentes Feminist School, we empower organizations to share knowledge and experiences through the ExpoMujeres.
Empowering Financial Autonomy and Sustainability
Empowering Financial Autonomy and Sustainability
Latinas en Poder is developing a transformative financial and economic mechanism to promote the financial autonomy and sustainability of movement organizations, women, and their families. By creating pathways for economic empowerment, we strengthen the foundation for lasting change.
Together, we are building a future where women and their communities thrive.
Stay tuned for what’s to come!
The PICIS Foundation is our vehicle to promote the sustainability and autonomy of feminist organizations.
The PICIS Foundation is our vehicle to promote the sustainability and autonomy of feminist organizations.
For additional information please, visit our Web page: www.picisfoundation.org (Spanish Version-for now)
For additional information please, visit our Web page: www.picisfoundation.org (Spanish Version-for now)
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