Childcare is one of the main determinants of women’s participation in the labor market, especially during early childhood. In contexts where access to childcare services is limited, family networks play a central role in families’ daily organization. Within these networks, grandmothers are often a key source of support, although their contribution is not always visible or quantified. What happens when these grandmothers stop working and have more time?

Breastfeeding has been one of the most transformative and challenging experiences of my life. From the moment my son, Lucas, was born, I found in breastfeeding a unique way to nourish and connect with him—but it was not always easy, especially when work required me to spend time away from him.

What happens when a household loses a job, gets hit by flood, or experiences a health emergency? For many families in the region, it’s not just a one-time hardship, it’s part of a repeating pattern. 

If you have ever watched a beehive, you would have noticed that it operates through coordination. Each bee plays a role in a system based on communication, cooperation, and a shared purpose. In a similar way, institutional responses to violence against women require coordination and a comprehensive approach.

FIFA’s women’s football revenues reached US$1.17 billion in the first year of the 2023–2026 cycle, reflecting growing interest and economic potential.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, attention is now focused on one of the sport’s most important events: the Women’s Copa América. This tournament will showcase outstanding talent and serve as a key opportunity to analyze the sport’s impact on the economy, infrastructure, and equity.

Clara Contrera had been thinking for months about how to improve primary care for her patients. She is a general practitioner at the El Rodeo Comprehensive Health Center, located nearly three hours from Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. There, she treats patients of all ages, many of whom live in poverty.