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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.