‘Europe is a natural ally for advancing Latin America's gender equality agenda’.

Ms Mora describes Europe as a “natural ally” for advancing Latin America’s gender equality agenda, highlighting EUROsociAL as a key partner in shaping discussions about women’s roles in society and the economy. She points out that women are neither fully recognised in the public sphere nor find it easy to enter, lacking the necessary tools to navigate an international environment. This issue became even more evident during the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, Europe’s experiences regarding women nd caregiving during the pandemic offered valuable lessons and recommendations for Latin America.

She also emphasises the positive outcomes of collaboration with EUROsociAL in addressing violence against women, particularly the significance of shelters for those affected. She notes that digital violence is another area of concern, with ongoing efforts to gather  insights to develop a model law on this issue. Having worked extensively on recognising women’s contributions to care work and enhancing their economic autonomy, Mora Mora has recently called for greater private sector involvement. She sees the private sector as
crucial in creating work conditions that better balance professional life, personal life, and caregiving responsibilities. Through policy instruments such as more equitable parental leave, women’s professional careers are less likely to be interrupted, and men’s  participation In caregiving can be encouraged. This initiative, which aligns with the EUROsociAL Bridge project, led to the publication of the “Guidelines for the Application of Co-Responsibility Measures for Caregiving in Companies” a tool that supports and advocates for companies recognising the importance of shared caregiving responsibilities.

Mrs Mora Mora asserts that gender equality is essential for the development of Latin American countries. Despite women holding 36 percent of parliamentary seats in Latin America and the Caribbean, there is still resistance to full equality. “We are on the frontlines,” Mora states. She stresses the importance of the relationship with Europe in sharing experiences and building alliances, which she hopes will continue. Mora Mora draws upon the experiences of European women politicians to further her work in Latin America, striving to achieve both horizontal and vertical gender parity.