International Women's Day

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.

International Women's Day, Vaso Lleno and talks in Nicaragua. These stories and more in this week's digest. Links to the stories below:

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.

To all those who disagree: I’m sorry you feel that way, but I’m not sorry about our movement. We will keep going until we get what we want. That’s what girls do.

The graffiti was painted onto the Metropolitan Cathedral and a few other downtown San José churches.

"I was really impressed for the commitment. It's not a joyful day. It's a struggle," said photographer and participant Roberto Delgado Webb.

The documentary was screened before a sold-out crowd at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC.

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