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The United Nations has proposed the theme "Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow" for International Women's Day, recognizing the importance of women's contributions to a sustainable future. However, in Venezuela, gender equality is an ephemeral concept due to deepening gender gaps caused by the economic, social, political, and humanitarian crisis. Key issues include:

2.52 million women, adolescents, and girls are classified as vulnerable population
Femicides have more than doubled in the last 5 years, with 290 cases in 2021
Human trafficking is the second cause of disappearances of girls, adolescents, and women
Access to justice for women who have suffered violence is not guaranteed, with 91.5% of complaints archived or dismissed
Violence against women violates fundamental individual and collective rights, particularly for women with disabilities and indigenous women
Venezuelan women face discrimination in the workplace, with lower pay and limited access to employment
* Women from low-income sectors suffer from time poverty, spending 13-16 hours a day on care work with no time for paid employment.