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Behind the Numbers: Women's Rights

By Joan Caivano, Jane Marcus-Delgado

More women in political power hasn't necessarily translated into more protection for women's rights.

The gender-based data on social inclusion clearly indicate the opportunities and obstacles facing women in Latin America—as well as numerous contradictions and complexities. An examination of new trends, laws and policies brings to mind the Spanish expression, “Del dicho al hecho, hay mucho trecho.” In other words, even in many areas where there appears to have been significant progress, intervening barriers frequently preclude its consistent application.

These persistent stumbling blocks can include insufficient state resources, an uneven infrastructure, lack of political...

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