13 Mar. 2025

Rights in Dispute: Gender Equality in Latin America Against the Backlash of a New Global Landscape

In recent decades, the feminist movement in Latin America has made historic achievementsin the field of sexual and reproductive rights and the right to a life free of violence, which today face enormous risks and setbacks in the face of the anti-rights advances of some governments and social actors. In this event, we are interested in a dialogue on strategies to confront an uncertain scenario that requires local organization and regional and global articulation.

In this parallel event, we will explore answers to the following questions: How to shield the achievements of the women’s and feminist movement to protect rights in Latin America from the advance of anti-rights groups? What are the main risks posed by the expansion of the global far-right?  How can we strengthen achievements in norms, policies, programs, and institutions on gender equality and diversity in a context of constant threat? How can we reinforce social consensus around gender equality?

Panelists:

  • Camila Maturana Kesten – Directora de Corporación Humanas – Chile
  • Agustina Correa – Equipo Latinomericano de Justicia y Género (ELA) – Argentina
  • Sara Méndez- La Mesa por la vida y la salud de las Mujeres – Causa Justa, Colombia

Comments by: Ivette Félix Padilla – German Youth Observer at UN CSW69

Moderator: Heinrich Böll Foundation

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13
🕕 Time: 5 pm to 6 pm
📍 Location: RLS-NYC, 275 Madison Ave #2114, New York, NY 10016


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