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Morning-after pill can now be sold without a prescription in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 18, 2019

Tico Times Dispatch

How to Fight Street harassment in Costa Rica

Central America

El Salvador acquits woman charged with murder over premature birth

Femicides

Demonstrators march against gender violence: ‘If you are in a relationship and in love, it’s difficult to see that something is wrong’

Contexto

Women: Do we want to stay alive?

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"There’s no such thing as the weak sex. The moment to act is now."

International Women's Day

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

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

Journalism

A message to women: ‘Don’t be the one clipping your own wings’

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The Tico Times speaks with Mariana Santos, the founder of international digital media support network Chicas Poderosas.

Costa Rica

Cynthia Castro: the Costa Rican psychologist fighting for global gender equality

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Straight talk for everyone from Pope Francis, to business owners, to Costa Rican men who don't pull their weight at home. That's Cynthia Castro, a woman on a mission.

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