The government has enacted nearly 85% of the United Nations’ suggested legal frameworks and protections that promote, enforce and monitor women’s rights1 — and this progress is expected to continue.
Despite these recent legal frameworks, implementing and institutionalizing gender equality remains a challenge. According to the World Bank, the country still has a lower female literacy rate than average in Latin America and the Caribbean, for example. Children International promotes greater gender equality by providing underprivileged girls and young women with health, education, empowerment and employment programs so teens like Daniela can thrive.
Did you know? Latin America has the second highest teen pregnancy rate in the world. And Guatemala has one of the highest adolescent birth rates in Latin America.2
Sources:
[1] https://data.unwomen.org/country/guatemala
[2] https://iniciativaguatemala.org/Teen_pregnancy
Comments
pandelidisjody
Mar 12, 2024
I am so pleased with all the videos that are made by Children International! I appreciate this video highlighting women and girls who have been supported and encouraged by Children International and are doing well in their chosen fields. Equality for all is an excellent goal.
ejbobbett
Mar 13, 2024
It is a great video, and it is very cool to see this skill set being shared and taught to all, including women. Life is better for all when everyone is included and has options.
cascalise
Mar 13, 2024
Great to see this! Knowing our sponsorship can help build better lives for the youth, makes it all worthwhile !
lizgreent
Mar 14, 2024
I am so impressed with this young lady. I am running my own business, so I really love to see yog women stand up for themselves and becomse self supporting. May God Bless her and all the young women making a difference.
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