Latin America [and Caribbean] teen pregnancy rate ‘unacceptably high’: U.N.
From Reuters BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – There has been insufficient progress in reducing high teenage pregnancy rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, three United Nations agencies said on Wednesday, as they warned that rising numbers of girls under…
Launch of the book “Women of Latin America and the Caribbean” (Mujeres de America Latina y el Caribe )
From UNESCO When, local time: Wednesday, 7 March 2018 – 11:00am to 1:00pm Where: France, Paris UNESCO and GRULAC pay tribute to women all around the world for their everyday work and struggle for a better world, where all human…
New agreement could help environmental defenders in Latin America, Caribbean
By Carole Excell and Alejandra Rodriguez If ratified, regional accord would require nations to promote the rights of environmental activists and prevent attacks against them This article originally appeared on the World Resources Institute website. In a colorful town nestled…
Latin America advances in female participation, but inequalities persist in
By Radio Cadena Agramonte United Nations, Feb 16.- Latin America and the Caribbean experienced the highest increase in terms of employment and participation of women in the labor force reported in the developing regions over the last decade. He explained…
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New Urban Agenda Action Plan for LAC calls for paradigm shift
By LEILA MEAD Thematic Expert for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (US) From IISD STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Regional Action Plan for 2016-2036 includes six action areas and their strategic objectives, which comprise the key components necessary for implementing the New…
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JetBlue and The New York Botanical Garden start an environmental consortium focusing on conservation in the Caribbean
— As the Official Airline Partner and a Founding Member of this Caribbean Consortium, JetBlue Furthers Its Mission to Balance Conservation and Commerce — — Caribbean Consortium Kicks Off with a ‘Spotlight on Cuba’ — February 14, 2018 01:25 PM…
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Cayman Islands to emerge as key strategic hub for subsea cable sector
By Chris Kelly, From Total Telecom OfReg is working with other government departments to open up the Cayman Island’s subsea sector to international investors The Cayman Islands could emerge as a key strategic hub, linking the US with developing markets…
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Investing in dreams
Thrivent Financial From Live Generously Angel Aloma provides leadership that serves the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America As executive director of Food For The Poor, Thrivent member Angel Aloma has helped build the Coconut Creek, Florida, nonprofit into…
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The Caribbean is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman
From The Tempest I recently attended a memorial service to mark the one year anniversary of a woman who was kidnapped and found dead a few days later. It shook me to my core. For the last decade or so,…
New ECLAC study explores film and music sectors of Jamaica
Experts across the region agree that there is significant potential for strengthening the economic contribution of the music and film industries in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. However, this can only be fully realized by learning from industry success factors…
