DISCUSSION PIECE Violence against Women in Latin America: The multiple facets of a pervasive issue Photo: Analise Benevides. Edition: Paola Caile. Share Facebook Twitter November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a date that serves as a global reminder of what it is now refered to as the “shadow pandemic” (UN Women, 2020). But … Read More
Anna Spinardi
Anna holds a M.Sc. in Global Development from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and a B.A. in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Within the development arena, Anna has focused her work and attention to topics related to gender inequality and gender-based violence. Prior to working in DPA, Anna developed research on Conditional Cash Transfers and Women’s Empowerment in Colombia, and on Systemic Corruption and White Collar Crimes in Brazil. She further worked as an advisor at the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations in New York, providing guidance and support to the Brazilian delegation on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At Data-Pop Alliance, Anna brings her passion for and expertise on gender and development to contribute to DPA’s projects in Latin America.