Why is inclusion important for development in the Dominican Republic? Inclusion means broader participation and deeper protections for subgroups and cultures represented in Dominican society, which strengthens their individual and collective participation in democratic processes. When diverse and intercultural perspectives are taken into account, public policies better reflect the protections of modern democratic values. The…
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a public health problem with proven costs to the individual and the community on a physical, emotional, and financial level. In addition, GBV is a human rights violation — arguably one of the most frequently perpetrated violations worldwide, with an estimated one in three women experiencing physical or sexual abuse in…