Why is it so “costly” for many feminist movements and organizations in Latin America to access resources to carry out their work?
In Latin America, historical exclusion and legal, economic, and social barriers continue to limit the access of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals—especially Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural populations—to their sexual and reproductive rights. These obstacles are exacerbated by stigmatizing narratives, threats to integrity, and restrictive regulations that hinder funding for those on the front lines defending these rights.
In this context, we’ve partnered with Fòs Feminista to develop strategies for strengthening the capacities of Latin American movements and organizations to access more and better resources.
Our task is to produce evidence on the use of fiscal agents, which allows resources to reach organizations and populations that have historically been excluded or live in precarious conditions. We want to understand, alongside these organizations themselves, why this fiscal agent model is used, its benefits, challenges, and potential.