Latest items for Guatemala
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating the public about the importance of timely registration and of preventing and eradicating underregistration. Owing to COVID-19, awareness-raising campaigns are being conducted virtually with medical and administrative personnel and civil society. Workshops were held for auxiliary civil registration operators, civil registrars and government institutions (Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Development, Supreme Electoral Court, National Institute of Forensic Science, National Adoption Council, National Council for...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating the public about the importance of timely registration and of preventing and eradicating underregistration. Owing to COVID-19, awareness-raising campaigns are being conducted virtually with medical and administrative personnel and civil society. Workshops were held for auxiliary civil registration operators, civil registrars and government institutions (Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Development, Supreme Electoral Court, National Institute of Forensic Science, National Adoption Council, National Council for...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process...In order to promote participation in political life and in the 2019 elections, the Supreme Electoral Court allocated 5 per cent of its budget to address the issue and take actions, foremost among them the holding of training workshops on electoral reform issues and promoting the participation of women organizers and leaders; as well as convening forums, panels of women experts, webinars, talks and courses that address topics...more
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process...In order to promote participation in political life and in the 2019 elections, the Supreme Electoral Court allocated 5 per cent of its budget to address the issue and take actions, foremost among them the holding of training workshops on electoral reform issues and promoting the participation of women organizers and leaders; as well as convening forums, panels of women experts, webinars, talks and courses that address topics...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2020, [The School of Judicial Studies] adopted a working protocol for virtual hearings in the criminal justice system and a protocol for virtual hearings with a victim-centred approach in coordination with magistrates’ courts, tribunals and courts specialized in trying the crime of femicide, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women. From 2020 to November 2021, the courts responsible for trying cases of femicide and other forms of violence against women held 12,560 virtual hearings" (3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2020, [The School of Judicial Studies] adopted a working protocol for virtual hearings in the criminal justice system and a protocol for virtual hearings with a victim-centred approach in coordination with magistrates’ courts, tribunals and courts specialized in trying the crime of femicide, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women. From 2020 to November 2021, the courts responsible for trying cases of femicide and other forms of violence against women held 12,560 virtual hearings" (3).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1
"In 2021, a total of 7,153 women with HIV were taking antiretroviral treatment. There has been a downward trend in the number of new cases of women with HIV, with a total of 441 having been recorded in 2017, compared with 382 in 2020" (27).
Variables: ISTD-DATA-1
"In 2021, a total of 7,153 women with HIV were taking antiretroviral treatment. There has been a downward trend in the number of new cases of women with HIV, with a total of 441 having been recorded in 2017, compared with 382 in 2020" (27).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"With the aim of reducing maternal mortality, in 2020 the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare approved the 2021–2025 action plan for the national policy on midwives of the four peoples of Guatemala, in order to fulfil the objectives and implement the provisions of the policy. The Ministry has coordinated the provision of assistance with natural vertical childbirth with the national programmes for reproductive health and for traditional and alternative medicine, strengthening cultural sensitivity. It also approved guidelines for the coordination of work with midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic" (26). "The Guatemalan Social Security Institute has established health programmes related to sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, maternal mortality, women of...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"With the aim of reducing maternal mortality, in 2020 the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare approved the 2021–2025 action plan for the national policy on midwives of the four peoples of Guatemala, in order to fulfil the objectives and implement the provisions of the policy. The Ministry has coordinated the provision of assistance with natural vertical childbirth with the national programmes for reproductive health and for traditional and alternative medicine, strengthening cultural sensitivity. It also approved guidelines for the coordination of work with midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic" (26). "The Guatemalan Social Security Institute has established health programmes related to sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, maternal mortality, women of...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: MABFC-DATA-1
"With regard to pregnancies among children and adolescents under 14 years of age, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported a decline by 810 cases between 2017 and 2021" (12).
Variables: MABFC-DATA-1
"With regard to pregnancies among children and adolescents under 14 years of age, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported a decline by 810 cases between 2017 and 2021" (12).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the 2019–2029 Public Policy against Sexual Violence in Guatemala was adopted. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of sexual violence. In addition, the Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons was established as one of the technical and political bodies that comprise the Special Social Development Cabinet. The Committee has coordinated campaigns, training courses, research proposals and information management" (12-13). "The Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons conducted campaigns to prevent sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking and encourage the public to report incidents during lockdown. In conjunction with the National Civil Police of the Ministry of the Interior and...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the 2019–2029 Public Policy against Sexual Violence in Guatemala was adopted. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of sexual violence. In addition, the Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons was established as one of the technical and political bodies that comprise the Special Social Development Cabinet. The Committee has coordinated campaigns, training courses, research proposals and information management" (12-13). "The Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons conducted campaigns to prevent sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking and encourage the public to report incidents during lockdown. In conjunction with the National Civil Police of the Ministry of the Interior and...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"From 2020 to November 2021, the courts responsible for trying cases of femicide and other forms of violence against women held 12,560 virtual hearings" (3). "From 2017 to August 2021, the Public Prosecution Service recorded 686 femicides reported nationwide; 481 of them were perpetrated against women aged 18 and older...Between 2017 and 2020, according to the judiciary, a total of 541 cases of femicide were brought before the courts, and it handed down a total of 289 judgments, comprising 66 acquittals and 223 convictions" (7-8).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"From 2020 to November 2021, the courts responsible for trying cases of femicide and other forms of violence against women held 12,560 virtual hearings" (3). "From 2017 to August 2021, the Public Prosecution Service recorded 686 femicides reported nationwide; 481 of them were perpetrated against women aged 18 and older...Between 2017 and 2020, according to the judiciary, a total of 541 cases of femicide were brought before the courts, and it handed down a total of 289 judgments, comprising 66 acquittals and 223 convictions" (7-8).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The Life programme promotes access to health-care services for pregnant girls and adolescents and mothers under 14 years of age who are victims of sexual violence and whose cases have been prosecuted. Under the programme, the Government provides conditional cash transfers to enable mothers and their children to attend medical appointments on a regular basis. In April 2021, the Government initiated a pilot plan to visit girls and adolescents in central Guatemala in order to assess progress and risks, and to review compliance with the relevant conditions. During the period 2018–2021, the Life programme benefited 538 women, with an investment of 4.14 million quetzales. The 'Bono Familia' (Family Bonus) programme...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The Life programme promotes access to health-care services for pregnant girls and adolescents and mothers under 14 years of age who are victims of sexual violence and whose cases have been prosecuted. Under the programme, the Government provides conditional cash transfers to enable mothers and their children to attend medical appointments on a regular basis. In April 2021, the Government initiated a pilot plan to visit girls and adolescents in central Guatemala in order to assess progress and risks, and to review compliance with the relevant conditions. During the period 2018–2021, the Life programme benefited 538 women, with an investment of 4.14 million quetzales. The 'Bono Familia' (Family Bonus) programme...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1
"In 2017, the Guatemalan Social Security Institute signed an agreement with the Liga de la Leche Materna de Guatemala (Breastfeeding League of Guatemala) in order to promote breastfeeding among members and their families, and to strengthen prevention and health promotion programmes" (26).
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1
"In 2017, the Guatemalan Social Security Institute signed an agreement with the Liga de la Leche Materna de Guatemala (Breastfeeding League of Guatemala) in order to promote breastfeeding among members and their families, and to strengthen prevention and health promotion programmes" (26).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In order to promote participation in political life and in the 2019 elections, the Supreme Electoral Court allocated 5 per cent of its budget to address the issue and take actions, foremost among them the holding of training workshops on electoral reform issues and promoting the participation of women organizers and leaders; as well as convening forums, panels of women experts, webinars, talks and courses that address topics related to the political rights of women. The Supreme Electoral Court also encouraged the registration of Mayan, Garifuna, Xinca and mestizo women" (17)."Between 2018 and 2021, the National Institute of Forests provided training to teachers from official schools through six modules relating...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In order to promote participation in political life and in the 2019 elections, the Supreme Electoral Court allocated 5 per cent of its budget to address the issue and take actions, foremost among them the holding of training workshops on electoral reform issues and promoting the participation of women organizers and leaders; as well as convening forums, panels of women experts, webinars, talks and courses that address topics related to the political rights of women. The Supreme Electoral Court also encouraged the registration of Mayan, Garifuna, Xinca and mestizo women" (17)."Between 2018 and 2021, the National Institute of Forests provided training to teachers from official schools through six modules relating...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"In 2018, the Ministry of Education established the competency certification system, a set of standards and procedures aimed at recognizing and certifying the knowledge, abilities, skills and competencies of people who perform trades and occupations learned throughout life, such as loom weaving, backstrap weaving, oil painting, beekeeping, artisanal fishing, home electrical wiring and masonry. As at September 2019, 1,144 people had received such certificates (298 men and 846 women). Between 2017 and 2021, the Ministry of Education enrolled 267,971 students (36 per cent men and 64 per cent women) through the Directorate General of Non formal Education, with increased participation of women in non-formal education. In 2019, the Ministry regulated...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"In 2018, the Ministry of Education established the competency certification system, a set of standards and procedures aimed at recognizing and certifying the knowledge, abilities, skills and competencies of people who perform trades and occupations learned throughout life, such as loom weaving, backstrap weaving, oil painting, beekeeping, artisanal fishing, home electrical wiring and masonry. As at September 2019, 1,144 people had received such certificates (298 men and 846 women). Between 2017 and 2021, the Ministry of Education enrolled 267,971 students (36 per cent men and 64 per cent women) through the Directorate General of Non formal Education, with increased participation of women in non-formal education. In 2019, the Ministry regulated...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Between 2017 and 2021, the Public Prosecution Service received 1,569 complaints from women nationwide. As at April 2021, the Special Criminal Investigation Division of the National Civil Police has investigated a total of 99 cases of trafficking in persons and 46 cases of smuggling of persons. Between 2019 and 2021, the judiciary referred 344 cases of trafficking in persons to criminal courts. Between 2019 and 2020, it handed down five judgments" (12). "Between 2017 and 2020, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons assisted and housed in temporary shelters 823 women victims of trafficking in persons, sexual and labour exploitation and forced labour, among other crimes" (13)....more
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Between 2017 and 2021, the Public Prosecution Service received 1,569 complaints from women nationwide. As at April 2021, the Special Criminal Investigation Division of the National Civil Police has investigated a total of 99 cases of trafficking in persons and 46 cases of smuggling of persons. Between 2019 and 2021, the judiciary referred 344 cases of trafficking in persons to criminal courts. Between 2019 and 2020, it handed down five judgments" (12). "Between 2017 and 2020, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons assisted and housed in temporary shelters 823 women victims of trafficking in persons, sexual and labour exploitation and forced labour, among other crimes" (13)....more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons established a special temporary shelter for adult migrant women who have been victims of crimes involving sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. As at April 2021, it had assisted 51 people...The Social Welfare Secretariat applied a comprehensive care model for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking in persons and a protocol for inter-agency coordination to protect and provide care to victims of trafficking in persons. It established a specialized programme for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. The programme, which has two residences located in Guatemala City and Coatepeque, has assisted...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons established a special temporary shelter for adult migrant women who have been victims of crimes involving sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. As at April 2021, it had assisted 51 people...The Social Welfare Secretariat applied a comprehensive care model for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking in persons and a protocol for inter-agency coordination to protect and provide care to victims of trafficking in persons. It established a specialized programme for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. The programme, which has two residences located in Guatemala City and Coatepeque, has assisted...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees....more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees....more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The Public Prosecution Service has taken steps to combat online child sexual abuse through the child protection system project, which proactively monitors the Internet for child pornography content" (12).
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The Public Prosecution Service has taken steps to combat online child sexual abuse through the child protection system project, which proactively monitors the Internet for child pornography content" (12).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Women deputies introduced bill No. 5511 in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. The bill provides for the approval of a framework Act on the comprehensive protection of girls who are victims of sexual violence. Its purpose is to establish norms and mechanisms that govern the comprehensive protection of girls who are victims of sexual violence" (7).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Women deputies introduced bill No. 5511 in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. The bill provides for the approval of a framework Act on the comprehensive protection of girls who are victims of sexual violence. Its purpose is to establish norms and mechanisms that govern the comprehensive protection of girls who are victims of sexual violence" (7).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Between 2017 and August 2021, the Public Prosecution Service recorded a nationwide total of 4,022 reported incidents of rape, aggravated rape and rape with special aggravating circumstances. By age group, the highest figure corresponds to children aged from 14 to 17 (15,746 cases), followed by those 18 years and above (12,057) and those 13 and under (3,795). The age of the victim was not reported in 8,604 cases...In 2018, the Public Prosecution Service launched the 1572 hotline in coordination with the National Civil Police. The hotline has been receiving complaints of physical, psychological and sexual violence since 2020. As at April 2021, 94,849 calls had been received, and the average...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Between 2017 and August 2021, the Public Prosecution Service recorded a nationwide total of 4,022 reported incidents of rape, aggravated rape and rape with special aggravating circumstances. By age group, the highest figure corresponds to children aged from 14 to 17 (15,746 cases), followed by those 18 years and above (12,057) and those 13 and under (3,795). The age of the victim was not reported in 8,604 cases...In 2018, the Public Prosecution Service launched the 1572 hotline in coordination with the National Civil Police. The hotline has been receiving complaints of physical, psychological and sexual violence since 2020. As at April 2021, 94,849 calls had been received, and the average...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"In 2018, the Land Fund approved the Operational Manual for the Policy to Facilitate Access to Ownership of Land and Other Productive Assets for Peasant, Mayan, Xinca, Garifuna and Mestizo Women. The Manual sets forth the conceptual framework, methodological guidelines and technical tools for staff capacity-building and the empowerment of rural women. The Programme for the Development of Sustainable Agrarian Communities promotes participation in the formulation of community development plans. From 2019 to April 2021, the Programme benefited 2,978 families, 769 of which had women heads of household. Seven agrarian communities received technical assistance for the implementation of 23 productive subprojects managed and carried out by women and 4 by...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"In 2018, the Land Fund approved the Operational Manual for the Policy to Facilitate Access to Ownership of Land and Other Productive Assets for Peasant, Mayan, Xinca, Garifuna and Mestizo Women. The Manual sets forth the conceptual framework, methodological guidelines and technical tools for staff capacity-building and the empowerment of rural women. The Programme for the Development of Sustainable Agrarian Communities promotes participation in the formulation of community development plans. From 2019 to April 2021, the Programme benefited 2,978 families, 769 of which had women heads of household. Seven agrarian communities received technical assistance for the implementation of 23 productive subprojects managed and carried out by women and 4 by...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Under the State Land Regularization and Allocation Programme, the Government provides peasant families with legal certainty regarding land, granting titles to applicants and their spouses. Between 2019 and 2020, the Government regularized and allocated State land to 5,749 heads of household, with 8,590 families covered, including applicants and their spouses, in order to protect the nuclear family (the decision is issued in the name of both). Fifty-four percent of beneficiaries were women" (31).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Under the State Land Regularization and Allocation Programme, the Government provides peasant families with legal certainty regarding land, granting titles to applicants and their spouses. Between 2019 and 2020, the Government regularized and allocated State land to 5,749 heads of household, with 8,590 families covered, including applicants and their spouses, in order to protect the nuclear family (the decision is issued in the name of both). Fifty-four percent of beneficiaries were women" (31).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LO-DATA-3
"During the period 2017–2021, 41 per cent of suppliers were women, who have developed capacities in the diversification of agricultural production, partnerships and production linkages" (29).
Variables: LO-DATA-3
"During the period 2017–2021, 41 per cent of suppliers were women, who have developed capacities in the diversification of agricultural production, partnerships and production linkages" (29).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LO-DATA-1
"Between 2018 and 2020, the National Institute of Forests invested 429 million quetzales in the forestry incentives programmes Probosque and the Incentives Programme for Owners of Small Tracts of Land Suitable for Forestry or Agroforestry, in order to benefit rural women. In 2019, the Institute updated the Implementing Regulation of the Act on Forestry Incentives for Owners of Small Tracts of Land Suitable for Forestry or Agroforestry" (32).
Variables: LO-DATA-1
"Between 2018 and 2020, the National Institute of Forests invested 429 million quetzales in the forestry incentives programmes Probosque and the Incentives Programme for Owners of Small Tracts of Land Suitable for Forestry or Agroforestry, in order to benefit rural women. In 2019, the Institute updated the Implementing Regulation of the Act on Forestry Incentives for Owners of Small Tracts of Land Suitable for Forestry or Agroforestry" (32).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the consular network, provides protection by collaborating with local authorities in cases related to trafficking in persons and women temporary workers, detainees and returnees. The Ministry provides assistance to people who are vulnerable or require hospitalization, or who are seeking to regularize their migration status or to return to their country of origin, as well as facilitating repatriation in the event of deaths resulting from migration. The Ministry also conducts informational campaigns to help migrant women to claim their rights and to avoid becoming victims of human rights violations. Between 2017 and October 2021, the Ministry supported a total of 2.2 million women through...more
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the consular network, provides protection by collaborating with local authorities in cases related to trafficking in persons and women temporary workers, detainees and returnees. The Ministry provides assistance to people who are vulnerable or require hospitalization, or who are seeking to regularize their migration status or to return to their country of origin, as well as facilitating repatriation in the event of deaths resulting from migration. The Ministry also conducts informational campaigns to help migrant women to claim their rights and to avoid becoming victims of human rights violations. Between 2017 and October 2021, the Ministry supported a total of 2.2 million women through...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Guidelines for helping and protecting women in the context of migration, containing recommended steps for assisting migrant women throughout the migration process, were presented at the Regional Conference on Migration in 2018. The Conference has held three regional congresses on women in migration contexts, focused on issues related to development, labour migration, trafficking in persons, human rights, violence against women, empowerment, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the consular network, provides protection by collaborating with local authorities in cases related to trafficking in persons and women temporary workers, detainees and returnees. The Ministry provides assistance to...more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1
"Guidelines for helping and protecting women in the context of migration, containing recommended steps for assisting migrant women throughout the migration process, were presented at the Regional Conference on Migration in 2018. The Conference has held three regional congresses on women in migration contexts, focused on issues related to development, labour migration, trafficking in persons, human rights, violence against women, empowerment, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the consular network, provides protection by collaborating with local authorities in cases related to trafficking in persons and women temporary workers, detainees and returnees. The Ministry provides assistance to...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-1, LDS-DATA-1
"In May 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established the Programme for Temporary Work Abroad in order to help Guatemalans find decent jobs on the international labour market through orderly and safe migration. Under the Programme, as at September 2021, a total of 78 women (11 Mayan and 67 mestizo) had travelled to the United States, and a total of 44 women (4 Mayan, 38 mestizo and 2 Xinca) had travelled to Canada. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between 2017 and October 2021 a total of 43,477 workers participated in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program under the auspices of the Government of Canada. Under a similar...more
Variables: LDS-PRACTICE-1, LDS-DATA-1
"In May 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established the Programme for Temporary Work Abroad in order to help Guatemalans find decent jobs on the international labour market through orderly and safe migration. Under the Programme, as at September 2021, a total of 78 women (11 Mayan and 67 mestizo) had travelled to the United States, and a total of 44 women (4 Mayan, 38 mestizo and 2 Xinca) had travelled to Canada. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between 2017 and October 2021 a total of 43,477 workers participated in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program under the auspices of the Government of Canada. Under a similar...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process" (17).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"In 2021, the Supreme Electoral Court reviewed and updated the Gender Equity Policy and developed a protocol to address violence against women in the political and electoral sphere, with a view to promoting civic and political action by women throughout the electoral process" (17).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"To promote political participation by women, in 2016 the Elections and Political Parties Act was amended to address issues related to electoral financing and the holding of posts in political parties. The amendments did not include quotas to ensure parity and the rotation of power. On 5 March 2020, women deputies introduced bill No. 5708 in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. The aim of the bill is to promote the participation and comprehensive development of Guatemalan women. It establishes that political parties must include in their bylaws effective mechanisms to promote women’s participation in intra-party election processes and as candidates for elected positions, alternating their participation with that...more
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"To promote political participation by women, in 2016 the Elections and Political Parties Act was amended to address issues related to electoral financing and the holding of posts in political parties. The amendments did not include quotas to ensure parity and the rotation of power. On 5 March 2020, women deputies introduced bill No. 5708 in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. The aim of the bill is to promote the participation and comprehensive development of Guatemalan women. It establishes that political parties must include in their bylaws effective mechanisms to promote women’s participation in intra-party election processes and as candidates for elected positions, alternating their participation with that...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Among elected officials, women accounted for 19.4 per cent of the 160 deputies (31 elected women deputies), 2.9 per cent of the 340 mayors (10 elected women mayors) and 11.6 per cent of 3,774 positions in municipal corporations. These results constitute a relative improvement over the previous elections in 2015, in which women obtained 13.9 per cent of seats, 3 per cent of mayoral positions and 12 per cent of positions in municipal corporations...Women make up 11.1 per cent of the nine-member Board of Directors of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala for the 2021–2022 period, with one woman occupying the position of First Vice-President. In addition, 7 of...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Among elected officials, women accounted for 19.4 per cent of the 160 deputies (31 elected women deputies), 2.9 per cent of the 340 mayors (10 elected women mayors) and 11.6 per cent of 3,774 positions in municipal corporations. These results constitute a relative improvement over the previous elections in 2015, in which women obtained 13.9 per cent of seats, 3 per cent of mayoral positions and 12 per cent of positions in municipal corporations...Women make up 11.1 per cent of the nine-member Board of Directors of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala for the 2021–2022 period, with one woman occupying the position of First Vice-President. In addition, 7 of...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare is in the process of updating the 2017–2021 National Strategic Plan for the Prevention, Management and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV and AIDS. In 2021, the Ministry approved supplementary guidelines to the Guide for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in Persons with HIV and their Prophylactic Application and the 2021–2024 National Plan for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B. In 2021, efforts have been focused on vaccination against COVID-19. In 2021, a total of 7,153 women with HIV were taking antiretroviral treatment. There has been a downward trend in the number of new cases of women...more
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare is in the process of updating the 2017–2021 National Strategic Plan for the Prevention, Management and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV and AIDS. In 2021, the Ministry approved supplementary guidelines to the Guide for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in Persons with HIV and their Prophylactic Application and the 2021–2024 National Plan for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B. In 2021, efforts have been focused on vaccination against COVID-19. In 2021, a total of 7,153 women with HIV were taking antiretroviral treatment. There has been a downward trend in the number of new cases of women...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: ISSA-DATA-2
"Regarding universal birth registration, according to the National Institute of Statistics, coverage of births during the 2017–2021 period, which includes universal birth registration and underregistration, according to vital statistics disaggregated by sex, amounted to 1,641,666 births (30 August 2021), of which 49 per cent were girls (806,568)" (27-28).
Variables: ISSA-DATA-2
"Regarding universal birth registration, according to the National Institute of Statistics, coverage of births during the 2017–2021 period, which includes universal birth registration and underregistration, according to vital statistics disaggregated by sex, amounted to 1,641,666 births (30 August 2021), of which 49 per cent were girls (806,568)" (27-28).