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Costa Rica creates commission to address gender unemployment gap

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 9, 2021

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Costa Rica unemployment disproportionately impacts women

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A photo exhibit in Jacó connects with the “Divine Feminine”

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Stronger together: A feminist’s view on the 8M March in Costa Rica

Costa Rica creates commission to address gender unemployment gap

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 9, 2021

In context of International Women's Day, Costa Rican leaders on Monday signed a decree to create a commission to address the country's unemployment gap.

Costa Rica unemployment disproportionately impacts women

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 8, 2021

Unemployment in Costa Rica is at 19.1%, but the job loss provoked by the pandemic has predominantly impacted women.

A photo exhibit in Jacó connects with the “Divine Feminine”

The Tico Times - March 12, 2019

The picture is part of a series called "Divine Feminine" that shines a light on insecurities and embracing yourself as an imperfect artwork.

Stronger together: A feminist’s view on the 8M March in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - March 11, 2019

This year the agreed upon slogan for #8M was Más juntas que nunca, meaning collectivity and togetherness would be at the very core of the women’s march.

Desamparados women’s group wins EU Gender Equality prize

The Tico Times - March 8, 2019

The aim of the prize is to recognise a person or group of people that have made distinguished work in the field of women’s rights.

Women leaders who’ve inspired us this year – and their secret powers

The Tico Times - March 8, 2017

Today we celebrate those who have fought, are fighting and will fight for equality.

Why we need International Women’s Day

The Tico Times - March 8, 2015

We’ve come a long way toward recognition of full equality – but not far enough.

Eight women who blazed a trail through Costa Rican history

The Tico Times - March 8, 2015

Costa Rica may not have an army today, but Francisca ‘Pancha’ Carrasco gained fame as a warrior. Born in 1816 in Taras de Cartago, she broke the rules for girls by learning to read, write and ride a horse.