Gender

On World Water Day 2026, themed 'Water and Gender', responsible water management emerges as a global challenge. In Colombia's Huila department, firms like Industria de Harinas Cárnicas del Huila S.A.S. (IHCH) adopt reuse and recirculation practices amid water-rich pressures.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, governor of Banco de México, stated that adding more women to the labor market would boost the country's economic activity. At the 89th Banking Convention, she highlighted persistent gender gaps worsened by family care burdens and cultural prejudices.

For the second consecutive year, more girls than boys sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. This trend highlights shifts in student participation in the national examination. However, in several counties, boys still outnumbered girls.

January 04, 2026 Reported by AI

A feminist group linked to River Plate issued an official statement opposing the possible signing of Colombian forward Sebastián Villa. The organization argues that the player's judicial background for gender violence contradicts the club's values. The message states that this situation causes embarrassment.

Cali's Metro has completed implementing Women's MIO Zones in all 166 articulated buses, providing exclusive spaces for women in the first wagon of each vehicle. This initiative, successfully piloted in July, aims to enhance safety and comfort for the 70% of users who are women. It integrates with the Purple Protocol to prevent gender violence.

December 10, 2025 Reported by AI

The Valle del Cauca Governor's Office led a gender-focused training to prepare the 2026 collective bargaining agreement. The event brought together female officials and unions in Cali, emphasizing the integration of women's caregiving needs. This initiative positions the department as a national leader in labor equity.