Traditionally women have been relegated in the access to credit, land and decent jobs, among others. In sum, they have been expelled from economic processes and this exclusion has motivated their lack of independence. Economic empowerment of women has been considered therefore a basic step to achieve full women’s rights. Read more...

The role of young women in science and technology has been a central theme of the 55th edition of the CSW. To present strategies to promote the presence of women in the field of Science and Technology starting from young ages was the goal of the round table “Access to education and decent work: Investing in girls and young women. The major role of science and technology.” Read more...