Ministry of Women

Social protection and coordination in Dominican Republic and

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Social Cabinet coordinates aid for vulnerable populations

In the Dominican Republic, government initiatives have focused on strengthening social protection and inter-institutional coordination. Early efforts included coordinating responses to gender-based violence through the i

Latin American social inclusion and equality initiatives

12 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Disability inclusion highlighted in Mexico and Argentina

Regional initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean continue to implement programs to advance social inclusion, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities. In Argentina, the provincial government i

Social welfare and gender protection in Latin America

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Argentina expands local gender protection and support services

Social welfare and protection initiatives for women are being implemented in Argentina and Colombia. In Argentina, programs have focused on maternal support, such as the ‘Mamá Misionera’ initiative in Misiones, which pro

Brazil expands response to gender-based violence

187 clusters · 710 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: São Paulo officials call for expanded public policies to combat violence against women

As Brazil approaches the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, the nation is expanding its response to gender-based violence through regional, federal, and legislative actions. The law, officially renamed in Septem

Grande ABC regional development initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Grande ABC seeks federal support for industrial and professional qualification

The Grande ABC region in Brazil is pursuing various regional development initiatives through coordination with the federal government. In late August 2026, the Consórcio Intermunicipal Grande ABC began discussions to im

Dominican Republic social and cybersecurity initiatives

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic institutions strengthen social protection and emergency responses

Dominican Republic institutions have established new agreements to improve social services and digital security. The Supérate Social Development Directorate and the National Cybersecurity Center, under the National Intel

Violent crime and organized crime in Chile

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Panguipulli: Man detained for attempted homicide in rural attack

Violent criminal incidents involving organized crime have been reported in different regions of Chile. In Pichidegua, a security guard at the Cuesta La Torina farm was shot in the abdomen during a robbery on August 23,

Gender-based violence reporting trends in Brazil

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Brazil requests details from digital platforms on gender violence reporting

Data from Brazil’s Ligue 180 helpline indicates a 14.7% increase in gender-based violence reports during the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The Ministry of Women reported that over 98,000