Civil society is a key player in leading peacebuilding processes, including the participation of women and feminist movements. We spoke with researcher and Amassuru member Diana María Salcedo López about some of the most significant experiences in Latin America and what the future might hold in a region in conflict.

Security forces in Latin America are in crisis, overwhelmed by criminal organisations and the need to advance internal reforms, including addressing the lack of representation of women in these institutions.

Money laundering, a key element of drug trafficking, often goes unnoticed, as does the role played by women in these operations. Alejandra Freire Explains.

The director of FLACSO Costa Rica, Karla Salazar Sánchez, reflects on why women commit crimes and how the prison system fails them.

The analysis of the role of women in criminal organisations is permeated by stereotypes. Researcher Carolina Sampó reflects on how these impact on the way in which governments develop their approaches.