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Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment meets in Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Costa Rica hosted a regional consultation of the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment on 14 July. The consultation was jointly supported by UN Women and the National Institute of Women (INAMU) of Costa Rica.
Girls bridge the digital gender gap in Central America
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Nearly 3,000 girls and youth across Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are using technology and innovative strategies to achieve gender equality in male-dominated fields.
Art and commitment mix in vibrant hues to end violence against women
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
There are now 71 artists from all over Latin America and the Caribbean who have formed a regional network to support the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, using their artistry to raise awareness.
One Woman song to be released on International Womens Day
Friday, February 22, 2013
As of today, behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production will be available at http://song.unwomen.org to count down toward the launch on 8 March. This musical celebration of women worldwide features more than 20 artists from across the globe.
Supporting women to become entrepreneurs through microfinance in Central America and the Caribbean
Friday, December 14, 2012
REDCAMIF and UN Women are working with urban and rural women entrepreneurs across Central America and the Caribbean to promote their economic empowerment.
UN Women Executive Director wraps up visit to Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, met President Laura Chinchilla, with whom she held high-level talks, on the morning of 10 September , at the beginning of her two-day visit to Costa Rica.
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet presents the ‘Safe Cities programme’ in Costa Rica
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Remarks by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women in San José, Costa Rica. 11 September 2012.
Michelle Bachelet to visit Costa Rica and meet President Laura Chinchilla
Friday, September 7, 2012
Michelle Bachelet, the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, will on September 10th start a two-day visit to Costa Rica, at the personal invitation of President Laura Chincilla.