Inequality is a long-standing problem and we recognize various manifestations of it from every sidewalk we walk on. There is inequality in economics, access to education, culture, religion, access to health and gender issues.
This global panorama has mobilized actions to reduce inequality, as stated in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 10. This is part of the commitment that leaders have adopted to achieve a sustainable future for all individuals, expressed in the 17 objectives to transform the world.
In education, the lack of access to the Internet created gaps in learning during the pandemic. 12.5% of the population in Chile does not have an Internet connection.
In economics, unemployment reached historic levels during the health crisis. The reported unemployment rate for September-November 2020 is 10.8% according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) . This meant that almost one million people were out of work during that period.
In terms of gender, unemployment figures have worsened because women's participation in the workforce has decreased to only 47.3%, its lowest level in 10 years in our country, according to data from the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality.
How do we contribute to changing the course of inequality?
We must all contribute from our realities, opportunities and experiences. korea whatsapp number From our perspective as a social organization, in the case of Simon of Cyrene , we have committed ourselves to reducing inequalities.
We create spaces to reduce inequality in access to training and advice for entrepreneurs, social organizations and social leaders.
We bridge digital gaps, for example, by advising more than 200 artisanal fishermen in Tarapacá with different technological profiles.
We support women to ensure that gender gaps do not become an impediment to growing their businesses.
We understand that the actions of individuals can generate a positive impact on other individuals, thereby mobilizing citizens.
Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), warned that “we cannot afford to return to the world we had before this crisis. That would mean leaving unaddressed the vulnerabilities and fragilities that this crisis has brought to light.”
Everyone can participate, whether you are in the private sector, the public sector, the third sector or even just as an individual, you can generate programs and actions for the issue you want to commit to. Participate and drive change.