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With an innovative agenda focused on consolidating the “care society,” the XVI Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean has commenced. This important event aims to reduce gender inequality gaps and promote equal and sustainable development, and is organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in collaboration with UN Women and the Government of Mexico.
The conference was inaugurated by the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, who shared her experience at the First World Conference on Women in 1975, an event she attended with her mother. In her speech, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of unity among women and proclaimed that “I do not come alone; we all come, Mexican women,” underscoring that it is time to empower women around the world.
Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City, also highlighted the relevance of this conference, emphasizing that the fight for women’s human rights is fundamental to generate meaningful changes in communities and strengthen democracy.
Citlalli Hernández, Secretary of Women in Mexico, reiterated that it is impossible to build a welfare system without paying special attention to the needs of women. Sheinbaum additionally stressed the importance of care in the region, stating that Latin America and the Caribbean are regions that, by nature, care for the land, nature, and communities.
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, noted that the care society prioritizes the sustainability of life. For her part, Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, reminded us that gender equality continues to be under constant attack and that violence against women, which can lead to femicide, remains a reality in many parts of the world. She emphasized that care must be seen as an essential need, not a luxury, highlighting that investment in this area is crucial to promote equality and sustainable development.
This event is also significant, as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights recently recognized a new human right related to care. During the conference, over 35 forums and round tables will be held to address transformations in various fields, aiming to foster the care society and gender equality. Additionally, the relaunch of the Gender Equality Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean will take place, along with a special segment called Memory and Future, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the First World Conference on Women.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
