Latin America and the Caribbean Gender Innovation Lab (LACGIL)

Opportunities, challenges, and setbacks for the LGBTI community in LAC

The LGBTI community in Latin America and the Caribbean, like in many other regions, faces numerous challenges that impede its socio-economic inclusion.

Updated Policy Notes on LCR Gender Priorities

The LCR Regional Coordination published a 2023 version of a series of policy notes to narrow nine priority gender gaps in the LAC region.

LGBTI Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

This LACGIL webinar, discussed key findings from the first EQOSOGI report and other insights on civil, political and economic inclusion of LGBTI people in the LAC region.

Educational Underachievement Among Boys and Men: A LAC Perspective

Boys in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are more likely to be out of school than girls. The session brought together experts who shared key findings in LAC & have worked on developing solutions to tackle the issue.

Putting Research into Practice: Promoting Women & Girls’ Economic Participation ...

Using data is vital to create adequate solutions to boost women & girls’ economic participation. The speakers shared solutions they have conducted in Uruguay to increase the use of parental leave & girls opportunities.

Child Support Policies Around the World

In many countries, a high proportion of single-mother families experience poverty and material hardship. This note is based on two studies that analyze child support policies in 67 countries across the income spectrum.

Creating Safe Communities for Women with Disabilities in LAC

The session brought together senior experts who showcased the necessary changes that societies within LAC must undertake to create safe communities for women with disabilities.

Latin America and the Caribbean Country Scorecards

The LACGIL, in partnership with the LAC Gender Coordination, published 30 Country Gender Scorecards. The tool is the first of its kind, aiming to bridge knowledge gaps for each country in the region with the issue.

Comprehensive Care Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean (Spanish event)

Women's disproportionate participation in unpaid care work often leaves them with less opportunity to engage in paid labor. This event focused on the key elements of comprehensive care systems in LAC.

Gender Innovation Lab Federation Causal Evidence Series

This series highlights the work of the five Gender Innovation Labs and include key findings from impact evaluations of development interventions in nine social development areas.