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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Guatemala

World Bank Group - 2023

With a population of approximately 18.2 million people, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America …. Guatemala has one of the highest rates of femicide in the world, with violent deaths of women increasing from 1.3 per 100 … Guatemala, various initiatives and policies have been implemented by the government and civil society organizations. However …

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Guatemala Jobs Diagnostic

Eberhard, Andreas - 2021

-income countries this appears to be more pressing than in Guatemala. Over a decade of lackluster growth and stagnating productivity … period 2004-18, this report casts light on Guatemala's most pressing structural jobs challenges. The report first documents … Guatemala's labor market symptoms, including high levels of informality, declining labor earnings, low female labor force …

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Chile

World Bank Group - 2023

The economy of Chile, with a total population of approximately 19.493.185 by 2021, is undergoing an adjustment phase after a remarkable expansion in 2021, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropping to 2.4 percent in 2022 due to normalized consumption and contractionary policies. This...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Saint Lucia

World Bank Group - 2023

The law in Saint Lucia provides for the same legal status and rights for women as for men, requires equal pay for equal work, and provides equal treatment of men and women for family property, nationality, and inheritance. Its economy is heavily dependent on tourism and services, both of which...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Brazil

World Bank Group - 2023

In Brazil, violence against women and girls (VAWG), which is a manifestation of gender-based violence (GBV), is a major concern. Intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence. The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 added new layers of complexity to the already unsettling GBV...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Guyana

World Bank Group - 2023

Guyana faces several challenges, including poverty and high levels of inequality, ranking 114 out of 170 countries in the gender inequality index. Guyana faces significant challenges in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and supporting women's economic empowerment. The pandemic has only...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Honduras

World Bank Group - 2023

Honduras has a small and informal economy that is predominantly agricultural, but its strategic location, solid industrial base, ample resources, and young population indicate potential for inclusive and resilient economic growth. Despite the growth, Honduras remains one of the poorest and most...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : El Salvador

World Bank Group - 2023

El Salvador has a long history of political and social challenges, including a 12-year civil war that ended in 1992. The country has struggled with high levels of crime, poverty, and inequality, which have hindered its economic and social development. The service sector is an important component...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Jamaica

World Bank Group - 2023

Jamaica is a small island developing state situated in the Caribbean. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean, with an approximate population of 2.8 million and a gross domestic product (GDP) of 14.6 billion dollars. Agriculture and tourism are two of Jamaica's main industries, with the...

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Gender-Based Violence Country Profile : Dominica

World Bank Group - 2023

The Commonwealth of Dominica (Dominica) is a multiparty unicameral parliamentary democracy. According to data from the 2011 Census, the population has fallen in every census since 1981, standing now at some 73,000 people. As throughout the world, men are more active in the labor force than...

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