Latest items for Nicaragua
Sept. 8, 2023, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In the intestate succession, neither the sex nor the primogeniture" (109). "The following are called to the intestate succession: 1º The legitimate descendants of the deceased. 2º Their legitimate ancestors. 3º The legitimate collaterals. 4th The natural children or natural grandchildren. 5º Their natural parents or natural grandparents. 6º The natural brothers. 7º The surviving spouse. 8º The municipalities. The order of succession is that indicated in the subsequent title" (109-110). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1904) relating to inheritance are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In the intestate succession, neither the sex nor the primogeniture" (109). "The following are called to the intestate succession: 1º The legitimate descendants of the deceased. 2º Their legitimate ancestors. 3º The legitimate collaterals. 4th The natural children or natural grandchildren. 5º Their natural parents or natural grandparents. 6º The natural brothers. 7º The surviving spouse. 8º The municipalities. The order of succession is that indicated in the subsequent title" (109-110). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1904) relating to inheritance are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for...more
Sept. 8, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The spouses have equal rights and responsibilities during the marriage and in particular to choose the place of residence of the family; decide freely and responsibly the number of sons and daughters, as well as the interval of their births, counting for it with information, education and means that allow them to adequately exercise this right; exercise their profession or occupation, have property and dispose of the goods free of charge or for consideration" (16). "The economic regimes of marriage and stable de facto union will be those that the spouses or cohabitants stipulate in their capitulations. These may be: a) Regime of separation of assets. b) Regime of participation...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The spouses have equal rights and responsibilities during the marriage and in particular to choose the place of residence of the family; decide freely and responsibly the number of sons and daughters, as well as the interval of their births, counting for it with information, education and means that allow them to adequately exercise this right; exercise their profession or occupation, have property and dispose of the goods free of charge or for consideration" (16). "The economic regimes of marriage and stable de facto union will be those that the spouses or cohabitants stipulate in their capitulations. These may be: a) Regime of separation of assets. b) Regime of participation...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"At present, the right to spousal maintenance is set forth in the Family Code (Act No. 870), the aim of which is to guarantee the protection, respect and restoration of the human rights of all families. It has constitutional status, brings together the content of all the earlier family legislation and stipulates a new model of responsibilities shared by both spouses, whereby marital relations are founded on mutual respect, solidarity and the absolute equality of rights and obligations. Spousal maintenance constitutes a necessary financial benefit provided to enable a person to subsist. The amount payable is calculated based on the relation between the financial capacity of the person obliged to...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"At present, the right to spousal maintenance is set forth in the Family Code (Act No. 870), the aim of which is to guarantee the protection, respect and restoration of the human rights of all families. It has constitutional status, brings together the content of all the earlier family legislation and stipulates a new model of responsibilities shared by both spouses, whereby marital relations are founded on mutual respect, solidarity and the absolute equality of rights and obligations. Spousal maintenance constitutes a necessary financial benefit provided to enable a person to subsist. The amount payable is calculated based on the relation between the financial capacity of the person obliged to...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"As a result, general poverty rates fell by half (from 48.3 percent in 2006 to 24.9 percent in 2018) and extreme poverty by two thirds (from 17.2 percent in 2006 to 6.9 percent in 2018). The Gini coefficient 4 improved from 0.38 to 0.33, and the sustained reduction in poverty indices was recognized by the Inter-American Development Bank." (3). "Act No. 952, amending the Criminal Code (Act No. 641), the Comprehensive Prevention of Violence Against Women Act (No. 779) and the Criminal Procedure Code (Act No. 406) of 2017 protect the right to life, security and freedom and the personal, psychological and mental well-being of women, children and adolescents. By...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"As a result, general poverty rates fell by half (from 48.3 percent in 2006 to 24.9 percent in 2018) and extreme poverty by two thirds (from 17.2 percent in 2006 to 6.9 percent in 2018). The Gini coefficient 4 improved from 0.38 to 0.33, and the sustained reduction in poverty indices was recognized by the Inter-American Development Bank." (3). "Act No. 952, amending the Criminal Code (Act No. 641), the Comprehensive Prevention of Violence Against Women Act (No. 779) and the Criminal Procedure Code (Act No. 406) of 2017 protect the right to life, security and freedom and the personal, psychological and mental well-being of women, children and adolescents. By...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
"…[A]nd the life expectancy of women is 78.39 years, higher than that of men, which is 72.34 years." (3). Table 9 titled Behavioral Health indicators, looks at seven different indicators between 2011-2018 that are family planning, prenatal care, institutional births, postpartum care, pap smears, and the moratlity rates for men and women per 10,000. For family planning, there was a peak in 2013 of 237,280 before slightly declining in 2015 and rising again the following year. It would later decline to 215,294 by 2018. Prenatal care would rise dramatically and peak at 675,216 in 2014 before declining rapidly in 2016 to 598,485 before ending in 2018 at 592,862. Institutional births...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
"…[A]nd the life expectancy of women is 78.39 years, higher than that of men, which is 72.34 years." (3). Table 9 titled Behavioral Health indicators, looks at seven different indicators between 2011-2018 that are family planning, prenatal care, institutional births, postpartum care, pap smears, and the moratlity rates for men and women per 10,000. For family planning, there was a peak in 2013 of 237,280 before slightly declining in 2015 and rising again the following year. It would later decline to 215,294 by 2018. Prenatal care would rise dramatically and peak at 675,216 in 2014 before declining rapidly in 2016 to 598,485 before ending in 2018 at 592,862. Institutional births...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ASR-DATA-1
"Through its National Institute of Technology, Nicaragua has been running technical education programmes to provide women and men with technical skills. Women’s participation in these programmes has increased, notably in specialisms that were previously open only to men, in particular in the industrial, construction, agricultural and forestry sectors." (7-8). "The Gender Commission of the Supreme Court has been established. It is composed of the Court’s five female judges and the gender secretariat and is responsible for implementing the gender equality policy. A greater number of public defenders have been made available to users of the justice system and have served 186,791 women. Training on gender-sensitive human rights and development has...more
Variables: ASR-DATA-1
"Through its National Institute of Technology, Nicaragua has been running technical education programmes to provide women and men with technical skills. Women’s participation in these programmes has increased, notably in specialisms that were previously open only to men, in particular in the industrial, construction, agricultural and forestry sectors." (7-8). "The Gender Commission of the Supreme Court has been established. It is composed of the Court’s five female judges and the gender secretariat and is responsible for implementing the gender equality policy. A greater number of public defenders have been made available to users of the justice system and have served 186,791 women. Training on gender-sensitive human rights and development has...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATC-DATA-3
"Nicaragua respects independence, sovereignty and national self-determination as inalienable rights whose violation puts people’s lives at risk. Since the extradition of Nicaraguans from the national territory is not permitted under the Nicaraguan Constitution, Nicaragua is unable to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women because articles 1 and 2 of the Optional Protocol are contrary to those constitutional provisions. The Convention is nevertheless recognized and implemented by the National Assembly, which has been bringing the country’s legal framework into line with international conventions." (6).
Variables: ATC-DATA-3
"Nicaragua respects independence, sovereignty and national self-determination as inalienable rights whose violation puts people’s lives at risk. Since the extradition of Nicaraguans from the national territory is not permitted under the Nicaraguan Constitution, Nicaragua is unable to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women because articles 1 and 2 of the Optional Protocol are contrary to those constitutional provisions. The Convention is nevertheless recognized and implemented by the National Assembly, which has been bringing the country’s legal framework into line with international conventions." (6).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-3
"At the heart of the system of production, consumption and commerce are rural families, in which women participate actively on an equal basis in the various production chains, which in turn contributes to their empowerment and economic independence." (29).
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-3
"At the heart of the system of production, consumption and commerce are rural families, in which women participate actively on an equal basis in the various production chains, which in turn contributes to their empowerment and economic independence." (29).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Property Office has prioritized women in land titling plans, providing legal certainty regarding their right to housing. From 2007 to 2018, the Government issued 395,167 land titles…"(8). "Programmes have been launched to ease access to capital for women organized in solidarity groups by granting them loans at fair interest rates and providing goods and production inputs to strengthen their economic entrepreneurship and production capacities. The Usura Cero (Zero Usury) microcredit programme financed 510,454 loans between 2007 and 2018."(10). "Access to credit in Nicaragua was extremely limited and no provision was made in the national development plan for the period 2000–2007 for options enabling women to obtain finance. The Government...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Property Office has prioritized women in land titling plans, providing legal certainty regarding their right to housing. From 2007 to 2018, the Government issued 395,167 land titles…"(8). "Programmes have been launched to ease access to capital for women organized in solidarity groups by granting them loans at fair interest rates and providing goods and production inputs to strengthen their economic entrepreneurship and production capacities. The Usura Cero (Zero Usury) microcredit programme financed 510,454 loans between 2007 and 2018."(10). "Access to credit in Nicaragua was extremely limited and no provision was made in the national development plan for the period 2000–2007 for options enabling women to obtain finance. The Government...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-4
"From 2002 to 2010, the national police had its own gender department and a handbook of duties that incorporated institutional advances and modernization and provided guidance on gender-related responsibilities." (8).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-4
"From 2002 to 2010, the national police had its own gender department and a handbook of duties that incorporated institutional advances and modernization and provided guidance on gender-related responsibilities." (8).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LR-DATA-1
"Nicaragua is engaged in a permanent battle against illiteracy. In 2007, it ran a national literacy campaign, entitled 'From Martí to Fidel', that led to a reduction in the illiteracy rate from 22 percent in 2006 to 3 percent in 2010. As a result of this historic achievement, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared Nicaragua free of illiteracy. From 2007 to 2018, 717,583 women, mainly from rural areas, were taught to read and write." (19).
Variables: LR-DATA-1
"Nicaragua is engaged in a permanent battle against illiteracy. In 2007, it ran a national literacy campaign, entitled 'From Martí to Fidel', that led to a reduction in the illiteracy rate from 22 percent in 2006 to 3 percent in 2010. As a result of this historic achievement, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared Nicaragua free of illiteracy. From 2007 to 2018, 717,583 women, mainly from rural areas, were taught to read and write." (19).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"Special programmes and projects will be put in place to that end. The Government acknowledges the right to create and enjoy all forms of art and culture. The national human development plans for the periods 2008–2012 and 2012–2016 contain guidelines for public institutions on fostering the preservation and promotion of all features of our national identity and culture, supporting and developing expressions of local and national culture, and encouraging the widespread practice of all sporting disciplines" (27). "Article 28 of the Equal Rights and Opportunities Act stipulates that the State and regional and local governments shall promote culture, ensuring equal opportunities for women and men, by funding the development of...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"Special programmes and projects will be put in place to that end. The Government acknowledges the right to create and enjoy all forms of art and culture. The national human development plans for the periods 2008–2012 and 2012–2016 contain guidelines for public institutions on fostering the preservation and promotion of all features of our national identity and culture, supporting and developing expressions of local and national culture, and encouraging the widespread practice of all sporting disciplines" (27). "Article 28 of the Equal Rights and Opportunities Act stipulates that the State and regional and local governments shall promote culture, ensuring equal opportunities for women and men, by funding the development of...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents in situations of domestic and sexual violence. In 2006, this became a national specialism when the Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women and Children was created (provision 023/06). In 2007, investigation, prevention, information and criminal analysis were enhanced. The work of the special units received national and international recognition in 2012. All psychologists have specialized as forensic psychologists and all social workers have received specialist training in social inquiry. The network of promoters and volunteers has been expanded, with 4,080 trained in prevention and victim support at 162 of the...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents in situations of domestic and sexual violence. In 2006, this became a national specialism when the Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women and Children was created (provision 023/06). In 2007, investigation, prevention, information and criminal analysis were enhanced. The work of the special units received national and international recognition in 2012. All psychologists have specialized as forensic psychologists and all social workers have received specialist training in social inquiry. The network of promoters and volunteers has been expanded, with 4,080 trained in prevention and victim support at 162 of the...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"Article 16 of the Constitution provides that that any son or daughter of a Nicaraguan father or mother, whether or not they were born on national soil, is a national of Nicaragua. It also sets forth the right to retain one’s nationality, establishing that no one may be deprived of it, even if they decide to acquire another nationality, since the holding of multiple nationalities is permitted. Foreign individuals can become naturalized citizens if they meet the legal requirements. Nicaragua protects the right to form a family either by marriage or by stable de facto union; once a bond is established, no acquired rights, including nationality, may be renounced." (18)....more
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"Article 16 of the Constitution provides that that any son or daughter of a Nicaraguan father or mother, whether or not they were born on national soil, is a national of Nicaragua. It also sets forth the right to retain one’s nationality, establishing that no one may be deprived of it, even if they decide to acquire another nationality, since the holding of multiple nationalities is permitted. Foreign individuals can become naturalized citizens if they meet the legal requirements. Nicaragua protects the right to form a family either by marriage or by stable de facto union; once a bond is established, no acquired rights, including nationality, may be renounced." (18)....more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"From 2002 to 2010, the national police had its own gender department and a handbook of duties that incorporated institutional advances and modernization and provided guidance on gender-related responsibilities." (8)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of a separate department shows that there was an issue in regard to the treatment of female victims by law enforcement). "In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms...more
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"From 2002 to 2010, the national police had its own gender department and a handbook of duties that incorporated institutional advances and modernization and provided guidance on gender-related responsibilities." (8)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of a separate department shows that there was an issue in regard to the treatment of female victims by law enforcement). "In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ATDW-LAW-2
"Under the Civil Code, which has been in force since 1904, women have equal legal capacity to enter freely into contracts, including with their spouses, administer their own property and represent themselves in court." (31).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-2
"Under the Civil Code, which has been in force since 1904, women have equal legal capacity to enter freely into contracts, including with their spouses, administer their own property and represent themselves in court." (31).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1
"Following the adoption of a special law on the protection of families affected by multiple pregnancy and birth (Act No. 718), during the period 2010–2018 the Ministry assisted 2,621 mothers a year who had children from a multiple birth, providing them with support and delivering food parcels every three months to improve nutritional levels." (8)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The additional support from the government implies that women and children typically do not receive as much food in comparison to their male counterparts). "In 2007, a food production programme was set up to reduce poverty and hunger among rural families by providing capital for productive assets. From 2007 to 2016,...more
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1
"Following the adoption of a special law on the protection of families affected by multiple pregnancy and birth (Act No. 718), during the period 2010–2018 the Ministry assisted 2,621 mothers a year who had children from a multiple birth, providing them with support and delivering food parcels every three months to improve nutritional levels." (8)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The additional support from the government implies that women and children typically do not receive as much food in comparison to their male counterparts). "In 2007, a food production programme was set up to reduce poverty and hunger among rural families by providing capital for productive assets. From 2007 to 2016,...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"From 2007 to 2010, the Nicaraguan Institute for Women strengthened its role as a mechanism for the advancement of women. It developed a gender strategy comprising four areas of work and 12 lines of action, including in particular the conscious promotion of women in politics and access to power, and the achievement of a rate of 50 percent of women in State institutions, political parties and social movements. The success of the Nicaraguan Institute for Women in mainstreaming gender is reflected in the creation and operation of 24 gender units within the institutions of the executive branch, in addition to those already in place in local government (95) and in...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"From 2007 to 2010, the Nicaraguan Institute for Women strengthened its role as a mechanism for the advancement of women. It developed a gender strategy comprising four areas of work and 12 lines of action, including in particular the conscious promotion of women in politics and access to power, and the achievement of a rate of 50 percent of women in State institutions, political parties and social movements. The success of the Nicaraguan Institute for Women in mainstreaming gender is reflected in the creation and operation of 24 gender units within the institutions of the executive branch, in addition to those already in place in local government (95) and in...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, AW-LAW-1
"The Code of Civil Procedure (Act No. 902) was published in 2015 and established oral proceedings in civil cases, respect for constitutional principles and guarantees, and the fundamental right to equal treatment, respect for the adversarial principle and a defence for those taking part in proceedings." (13)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The Code of Civil Procedure establishes not only oral proceedings, but also a set of guidelines on how the Court can carry out issues regarding inheritance. These guidelines include how to handle cases where no will was found, the appearance of multiple heirs, and competency).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, AW-LAW-1
"The Code of Civil Procedure (Act No. 902) was published in 2015 and established oral proceedings in civil cases, respect for constitutional principles and guarantees, and the fundamental right to equal treatment, respect for the adversarial principle and a defence for those taking part in proceedings." (13)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The Code of Civil Procedure establishes not only oral proceedings, but also a set of guidelines on how the Court can carry out issues regarding inheritance. These guidelines include how to handle cases where no will was found, the appearance of multiple heirs, and competency).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CLCW-LAW-1
"Article 16 of the Constitution provides that that any son or daughter of a Nicaraguan father or mother, whether or not they were born on national soil, is a national of Nicaragua. It also sets forth the right to retain one’s nationality, establishing that no one may be deprived of it, even if they decide to acquire another nationality, since the holding of multiple nationalities is permitted. Foreign individuals can become naturalized citizens if they meet the legal requirements. Nicaragua protects the right to form a family either by marriage or by stable de facto union; once a bond is established, no acquired rights, including nationality, may be renounced." (18)....more
Variables: CLCW-LAW-1
"Article 16 of the Constitution provides that that any son or daughter of a Nicaraguan father or mother, whether or not they were born on national soil, is a national of Nicaragua. It also sets forth the right to retain one’s nationality, establishing that no one may be deprived of it, even if they decide to acquire another nationality, since the holding of multiple nationalities is permitted. Foreign individuals can become naturalized citizens if they meet the legal requirements. Nicaragua protects the right to form a family either by marriage or by stable de facto union; once a bond is established, no acquired rights, including nationality, may be renounced." (18)....more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms part of the ongoing training provided at police stations. At the national level, 153 units for victims of domestic and sexual violence have been set up, with infrastructure to provide specialized support in all of the country’s municipalities." (9). "Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms part of the ongoing training provided at police stations. At the national level, 153 units for victims of domestic and sexual violence have been set up, with infrastructure to provide specialized support in all of the country’s municipalities." (9). "Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CL-DATA-1
"As a result, general poverty rates fell by half (from 48.3 percent in 2006 to 24.9 percent in 2018) and extreme poverty by two thirds (from 17.2 percent in 2006 to 6.9 percent in 2018). The Gini coefficient 4 improved from 0.38 to 0.33, and the sustained reduction in poverty indices was recognized by the Inter-American Development Bank." (3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - These figures highlight that the percentage of women living in poverty has decreased between 2006 to 2018). "For the Government, the eradication of extreme poverty, with the emphasis on sustained economic growth and fair and equitable redistribution of resources, is a policy priority. In 2006, the general...more
Variables: CL-DATA-1
"As a result, general poverty rates fell by half (from 48.3 percent in 2006 to 24.9 percent in 2018) and extreme poverty by two thirds (from 17.2 percent in 2006 to 6.9 percent in 2018). The Gini coefficient 4 improved from 0.38 to 0.33, and the sustained reduction in poverty indices was recognized by the Inter-American Development Bank." (3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - These figures highlight that the percentage of women living in poverty has decreased between 2006 to 2018). "For the Government, the eradication of extreme poverty, with the emphasis on sustained economic growth and fair and equitable redistribution of resources, is a policy priority. In 2006, the general...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Ministry of the Family, the Office of the Special Advocate for Women and other State bodies and civil society organizations have published the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the national plan for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence, among other relevant texts." (5). "The National Coalition against Trafficking in Persons is composed of the ministers or experts in the field as designated by the following institutions: 1. Ministry of the Interior, which...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Ministry of the Family, the Office of the Special Advocate for Women and other State bodies and civil society organizations have published the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the national plan for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence, among other relevant texts." (5). "The National Coalition against Trafficking in Persons is composed of the ministers or experts in the field as designated by the following institutions: 1. Ministry of the Interior, which...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2013, Act No. 832 amending and supplementing the Executive Branch (Organization, Powers and Procedures) Act (No. 290) was passed. In a reaffirmation of the leading role played by women and young people in policy and programme development and planning, it provides for the elevation of the Nicaraguan Women’s Institute and the Youth Institute to the status of ministries. Youth development policies are carried out in conjunction with the national human development plans, thereby ensuring access to recreation through sports and cultural activities that contribute to their well-being. Accounting for half of the membership of national youth sports and cultural movements, women are actively involved in promoting and popularizing culture,...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2013, Act No. 832 amending and supplementing the Executive Branch (Organization, Powers and Procedures) Act (No. 290) was passed. In a reaffirmation of the leading role played by women and young people in policy and programme development and planning, it provides for the elevation of the Nicaraguan Women’s Institute and the Youth Institute to the status of ministries. Youth development policies are carried out in conjunction with the national human development plans, thereby ensuring access to recreation through sports and cultural activities that contribute to their well-being. Accounting for half of the membership of national youth sports and cultural movements, women are actively involved in promoting and popularizing culture,...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Enrollment in basic education increased from 1,627,661 students in 2007 to 1,813,244 students in 2018. The rate of enrolment in preschool education was 69.5 percent in 2018. Retention rates improved at all levels, rising from 85.5 percent in 2007 to 89.4 percent in 2018. The percentage of women in the different education modalities is as follows: 49.7 percent in preschool education, 40.2 percent, 53 percent in literacy, in special education, 74.4 percent in teacher training, 48.4 percent in basic and multi-grade primary education, 52.3 percent in primary education for young people and adults, 50.1 percent in secondary education, 50.8 percent in secondary education for young people and adults, and more...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Enrollment in basic education increased from 1,627,661 students in 2007 to 1,813,244 students in 2018. The rate of enrolment in preschool education was 69.5 percent in 2018. Retention rates improved at all levels, rising from 85.5 percent in 2007 to 89.4 percent in 2018. The percentage of women in the different education modalities is as follows: 49.7 percent in preschool education, 40.2 percent, 53 percent in literacy, in special education, 74.4 percent in teacher training, 48.4 percent in basic and multi-grade primary education, 52.3 percent in primary education for young people and adults, 50.1 percent in secondary education, 50.8 percent in secondary education for young people and adults, and more...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: MURDER-LAW-1
"Following the entry into force of Act No. 779, the specialized courts responsible for hearing, processing and ruling on such offences dealt with 136 charges of femicide, 79 of which resulted in a conviction. The remaining cases are in process or are pending due to a lack of cooperation from the defendant." (9). "A number of laws have been passed in that connection: the Comprehensive Prevention of Violence against Women Act (No. 779), amending the Criminal Code (Act No. 641); Act No. 846 amending article 46 and supplementing articles 30, 31 and 32 of Act No. 779, and amendments to the regulation governing that Act..." (33)(NF - CODER COMMENT -...more
Variables: MURDER-LAW-1
"Following the entry into force of Act No. 779, the specialized courts responsible for hearing, processing and ruling on such offences dealt with 136 charges of femicide, 79 of which resulted in a conviction. The remaining cases are in process or are pending due to a lack of cooperation from the defendant." (9). "A number of laws have been passed in that connection: the Comprehensive Prevention of Violence against Women Act (No. 779), amending the Criminal Code (Act No. 641); Act No. 846 amending article 46 and supplementing articles 30, 31 and 32 of Act No. 779, and amendments to the regulation governing that Act..." (33)(NF - CODER COMMENT -...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"In relation to the gender gap index in general, Nicaragua’s scores improved substantially from 2006 to 2017, as shown in the table below." (3). Table 1 has no title, but is a breakdown of the gender gap suing different indicators between 2006 to 2017. Translated from Spanish into English, these indicators include political empowerment, health and survival, education, economic participation and opportunities, and the global gender gap. For the global gender gap, Nicaragua was 62 with 0.657 on the point scale in 2006 and was able to get to 6 in 2017 with 0.814 points. For the economic indicator, it was 101 (0.463) in 2006 and lowered it to 54...more
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"In relation to the gender gap index in general, Nicaragua’s scores improved substantially from 2006 to 2017, as shown in the table below." (3). Table 1 has no title, but is a breakdown of the gender gap suing different indicators between 2006 to 2017. Translated from Spanish into English, these indicators include political empowerment, health and survival, education, economic participation and opportunities, and the global gender gap. For the global gender gap, Nicaragua was 62 with 0.657 on the point scale in 2006 and was able to get to 6 in 2017 with 0.814 points. For the economic indicator, it was 101 (0.463) in 2006 and lowered it to 54...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
Table 9 titled Behavioral Health indicators, looks at seven different indicators between 2011-2018 that are family planning, prenatal care, institutional births, postpartum care, pap smears, and the moratlity rates for men and women per 10,000. For family planning, there was a peak in 2013 of 237,280 before slightly declining in 2015 and rising again the following year. It would later decline to 215,294 by 2018. Prenatal care would rise dramatically and peak at 675,216 in 2014 before declining rapidly in 2016 to 598,485 before ending in 2018 at 592,862. Institutional births had steadily risen until 2015 where it showed signs of plateauing at 94 and 94.10 before increasing in 2018...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
Table 9 titled Behavioral Health indicators, looks at seven different indicators between 2011-2018 that are family planning, prenatal care, institutional births, postpartum care, pap smears, and the moratlity rates for men and women per 10,000. For family planning, there was a peak in 2013 of 237,280 before slightly declining in 2015 and rising again the following year. It would later decline to 215,294 by 2018. Prenatal care would rise dramatically and peak at 675,216 in 2014 before declining rapidly in 2016 to 598,485 before ending in 2018 at 592,862. Institutional births had steadily risen until 2015 where it showed signs of plateauing at 94 and 94.10 before increasing in 2018...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DLB-DATA-1
"According to article 73 of the Constitution, family relations are founded on respect, solidarity and absolute equality of rights and responsibilities between men and women. Parents share the same rights and responsibilities and have a common duty to maintain the family home and raise their children properly. The Family Code stipulates that society and the State have an obligation to protect, develop and strengthen the family through the bonds of love, solidarity, assistance and mutual respect. It addresses the best interests of the child, female heads of households, the protection of the family home and the equal rights and responsibilities of men and women." (32) (NF - CODER COMMENT -...more
Variables: DLB-DATA-1
"According to article 73 of the Constitution, family relations are founded on respect, solidarity and absolute equality of rights and responsibilities between men and women. Parents share the same rights and responsibilities and have a common duty to maintain the family home and raise their children properly. The Family Code stipulates that society and the State have an obligation to protect, develop and strengthen the family through the bonds of love, solidarity, assistance and mutual respect. It addresses the best interests of the child, female heads of households, the protection of the family home and the equal rights and responsibilities of men and women." (32) (NF - CODER COMMENT -...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Programmes have been launched to ease access to capital for women organized in solidarity groups by granting them loans at fair interest rates and providing goods and production inputs to strengthen their economic entrepreneurship and production capacities. The Usura Cero (Zero Usury) microcredit programme financed 510,454 loans between 2007 and 2018."(10)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The easing of access to capital for women shows that there have been barriers in the past for women accessing loans). "The Ministry of Family, Community, Cooperative and Associative Economics promotes financial inclusion and access to credit for rural and urban women through productive investment programmes and projects, which have benefited 640,947 women. There are...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Programmes have been launched to ease access to capital for women organized in solidarity groups by granting them loans at fair interest rates and providing goods and production inputs to strengthen their economic entrepreneurship and production capacities. The Usura Cero (Zero Usury) microcredit programme financed 510,454 loans between 2007 and 2018."(10)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The easing of access to capital for women shows that there have been barriers in the past for women accessing loans). "The Ministry of Family, Community, Cooperative and Associative Economics promotes financial inclusion and access to credit for rural and urban women through productive investment programmes and projects, which have benefited 640,947 women. There are...more