SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
Trends in Chilean Motherhood Ideals
After reflecting on Mother’s Day for a few days, it’s fair to say that Chile would not be the same without today’s powerful moms. They set examples for the population in terms of dedication, willpower, and love for their children. They encounter great social and cultural differences, and face criticism because of their choices. Should [...]
Minister of Sernam gets highest approval rating of all cabinet members
SANTIAGO – For the second consecutive month, a poll administered by Adimark has determined that the Minister of the National Service of Women (Sernam), Carolina Schmidt, is currently the best-evaluated member of the cabinet of Chilean President Sebastián Piñera. The January survey showed that Schmidt had an approval rating 78%, down one point from December when [...]
Chile’s first lady, Cecilia Morel, calls women to play bigger role in politics
SANTIAGO — On Friday Jan. 6, Chile’s First Lady Cecilia Morel took the stage before more than 100 women leaders at the Unión Demócrata Independiente-sponsored seminar entitled ¨Women to Power…or Power to the Women.¨ Morel emphasized that although women already have a strong presence at home and in society, they must increase their numbers in political representation. The [...]
Victims of domestic violence receive housing subsidy from government
SANTIAGO –The Minister of Urban Living, Minvu, Rodrigo Pérez Mackenna, Minister of National Women’s Service (SERNAM) Carolina Schmidt and the director of the Metropolitan Service Daniel Johnson were able to give subsidized housing to 18 victims of domestic violence last week. by Avery Cropp The housing subsidies were achieved through a program shared by the organizations. [...]
First Lady and Michelle Bachelet talk progress for women in Chile
NEW YORK — As ambassador of the Elige Vivir Sano, or “Choose Healthy Living” program, as well as representing the Chilean delegation at United Nations Women, First Lady Cecilia Morel met with United Nations Women Executive Director and former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet on September 20 in New York. by Katie Bolin At the meeting, the two women [...]
Machista or no? The story of two Chilenas
By Anna Huynh With one more month left before I depart from Chile, I wanted to dedicate my last article to two fascinating, unique and influential women who have welcomed me into their homes and inspired me with their humor, lifestyle, and hospitality. Although I see both of them everyday during coffee breaks at school, [...]
The right to know
On May 3rd each year, the international day of freedom of press is celebrated. This date gives pause to assess advances made – and ground lost – in the defence of the communications media and in attacks against its independence, and of course is a time to pay tribute to the journalists who have given [...]
Nominations open for the 4th version of L’Oreál Chile – UNESCO scholarships “For Women in Science”
As a way of boosting the development of women in science, the 4th version of the L’Oreal/UNESCO “For Women in Science” scholarship is now open for nominations. It seeks to encourage women to enter into the field of science, supporting local research and continuing to reduce the lack of equality in science. The scholarships will [...]
More than 100 women walk for health
This past Saturday, April 30th more than one hundred women participated in the women’s health walk “Mujer y Vida Sana” promoted by Sernam, the government ministry for women, and supported by the Municipality of Recoleta. The walk began at around 9:30 hrs and the course covered 3 kilometers between Avenida Recoleta from Bellavista to the [...]
Don’t call me preciosa! – Being blonde in Chile
By Andrea Ernst I love Chile. Definitely. I have been living here 3 months and have really enjoyed it. People, culture, Santiago, landscape are great. But there is this one tiny thing that sometimes made my life here in Santiago a bit more difficult: I am blonde, I have blue eyes and, for sure, I [...]