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The implementation of a gender strategy is an imperative need for RedCLARA in the dynamic context of research and education in Latin America. Therefore, this Friday, March 8, the regional advanced network officially launched its institutional Gender Strategy for the coming years in the framework of the celebration of International Women's Day.

The implementation of the strategy has a triple objective: to increase the representation and active participation of women in RedCLARA's activities and projects, to implement awareness and training programs to raise awareness about the importance of gender diversity and provide tools for its promotion, and to support the development of women's leadership within the RedCLARA community.

In this sense, the network seeks to take an essential step towards building a more just and equitable community and strengthen its position as a leader in promoting gender equality in the field of research and education in Latin America. "By recognizing and supporting the talent of women in the network, RedCLARA will not only enrich the quality of projects and decision-making, but will also set an inspiring example for other organizations, consolidating its commitment to excellence and equity in regional and international collaboration," explains Academic Relations Manager Tania Altamirano.

Among the actions planned to achieve this goal, RedCLARA will work to organize events that promote equitable participation, including panels and conferences with prominent female presence, collect and publish data disaggregated by gender to assess and improve representation in all RedCLARA initiatives and generate a working group with members of national networks for the joint development of actions in the region.

In the opinion of RedCLARA's executive director, Luis Eliécer Cadenas, the inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly female voices, will significantly enrich the scientific and technological landscape. "Gender diversity not only strengthens the innovative capacity of the network, but also contributes to equity in participation, ensuring that female academics and researchers have equal opportunities to lead and contribute in a meaningful way. Creating an inclusive environment is not only an ethical responsibility, but also a key strategy to enhance the quality and relevance of collaborations in RedCLARA, by aligning the goals of the organization with the global values of equality and sustainability," concluded Cadenas.

To learn more about RedCLARA's Gender Strategy, please visit https://www.redclara.net/index.php/es/colaboracion/estrategia-de-genero/conectando-a-traves-de-la-diversidad