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Uruguay is a well-known regional leader committed to gender equality and social rights. This research provides an up-to-date analysis of data on gender, equality, disability and social inclusion, tracking progress across political, economic, social and legal spheres in the Uruguayan context.
Drawing on a broad range of methodologies including a literature review, data from statistical databases and key informant interviews, this research reveals the progress Uruguay has achieved in reducing gender and social inequalities, and the challenges that remain to improve GEDSI outcomes.
While Uruguay surpasses the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean in indicators such as life expectancy, literacy and gross income, significant gaps remain – particularly in areas like gender-based violence, child marriage, women’s representation in politics, the sexual division of labour and the unequal distribution of care between women and men.
Uruguay is known for having shown a strong commitment to gender equality and women’s rights in the region. Nationally it has ratified several key international agreements, such as the Beijing Platform for Action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alongside regional initiatives, such as the Montevideo Strategy 2030 and the Buenos Aires Commitment (2022).
This ODI Report provides recommendations for government, development partners and civil-society organisations working on GEDSI issues in Uruguay. Three country briefs synthesize the evidence on topics of particular relevance: gender-based violence, women's representation in politics, and women’s economic autonomy.
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