The most recent monthly El Salvador Update from the Center for Democracy in the Americas has a description of where the US has stood with respect to the gang truce in El Salvador: The U.S. Embassy has remained aloof from any endorsement of the truce. But, according to one government official,… read more »
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Archive for the ‘CDA in the news’ Category
March 13, 2013 | Sarah Stephens
Sarah Stephens for The Advocate: Cuba Finds Its Footing on LGBT Rights
When our organization embarked on a study of women and gender equality in Cuba, we interviewed dozens of women across the island. After speaking to them, we became convinced that Cuba’s evolution on issues relating to equality for LGBT people had to be a part of the story. Before coming… read more »
March 7, 2013 | CDA
Associated Press: Report: Cuba Gender Equality Good, But Threatened
Peter Orsi, Associated Press – Cuba has made great strides in gender equality, but still has work to do in eradicating macho attitudes and supporting opportunities for women in business and leadership, according to a new report from a U.S. study group published to coincide with International Women’s Day on… read more »
March 6, 2013 | CDA
Cuba Made Great Strides In Gender Equality, But Faces Challenges, Report Says
The Huffington Post-
A lot of countries could learn a thing or two about guaranteeing women’s rights from Cuba.
The Communist island made major gains in gender equality over the course of the Revolution, according to a report by the Center for Democracy in the Americas released Monday.
But it’s not all good news for Cuba. The report also criticizes the Castro government for implementing its decisions from the top down — undermining women’s political power. And an uncertain economic future may erode the country’s historic gains.
March 5, 2013 | Sarah Stephens
Sarah Stephens for Americas Quarterly: Gender Equality in Cuba
This week is an important moment to focus on the economic, political and social achievements of women as we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. While countries have a long way to go in promoting gender equality, a report by the Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) looks at where… read more »
March 3, 2013 | Sarah Stephens
Sarah Stephens for The Havana Note: Women’s Work: Why Gender Equality in Cuba Matters to US
As we travel back and forth to Cuba, often with delegations of U.S. policymakers, we focus our research and reporting on issues that the broader American public can relate to, that can help us strip away mysteries surrounding Cuba, and press our case for changing Cuba policy and normalizing relations…. read more »
January 14, 2013 | CDA
Uncertainty looms over Venezuela
Al Jazeera-Daniel Hellinger, author of CDA’s Caracas Connect, joins Mark Weisbrot (Center for Economic and Policy Research) and Juan Carlos Hidalgo (Cato institute) on Inside Story Americas to discuss the absence of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez. Watch video here.
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