Problems of gender inequality in Colombia at the present stage

Abstract

The article presents a brief study of the problems of gender inequality in the Republic of Colombia. Data from a number of human rights organizations, the government of Colombia and organizations at the UN were used to conduct the study. Colombian women are experiencing difficulties in education, employment and self-sufficiency, the problems of domestic violence and domestic patriarchy remain urgent, which puts many women in an oppressed position. Due to the unstable domestic political situation, the issue of security is acute. The authors conclude that Colombia is a country with a fairly high, although not critical, level of gender inequality. Gender inequality is an important problem for Colombian governmental and non-governmental organizations, the difficulties of achieving it are recognized by the officials of the Republic. These organizations have developed a number of programs to combat gender inequality, the implementation of which is proceeding with varying success.