Chile's SernamEG expands programs to boost women's economic autonomy

In Vicuña, Chile, more than 40 women completed the Mujeres Jefas de Hogar programme and were formally certified. The municipality announced a new phase that will admit 60 additional participants, while the complementary Programa 4 a 7 will continue to offer safe childcare spaces for mothers working outside school hours. Regional SernamEG director Priscilla Olivares highlighted the joint effort with the municipality, stating, “We are very pleased to be at the graduation ceremony and launch the Mujeres Jefas de Hogar programme, strengthening women's economic autonomy.”

Separately, SernamEG signed a two‑year collaboration agreement with the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) in the Magallanes region. The partnership will run workshops and technical assistance for fisheries staff and users, focusing on women's rights, workplace development and prevention of harassment under the Karin Law. SernamEG regional director Pamela Leiva Burgos said the accord will help “strengthen capacities to respond to the needs of women working in fishing and aquaculture.” The initiative builds on a prior good‑practice labour equity programme.

Both actions form part of a broader effort by Chile's national gender‑equality agency to promote women’s participation in the labour market and improve institutional support across sectors.