PUBLICATIONS

Explore and download Women Matter MX publications, thatserved how the foundation and inspiration for EQUIPAR. Our three founders are co-authors of this series of studies.

August, 2026

Uneven Parity

This publication analyzes the state of gender equity in Mexican organizations and the progress made during the 2018-2021 period.

Based on data from over 120 companies, the study shows that, although there is greater awareness of the importance of diversity, progress toward parity remains uneven. Significant gaps persist in women’s access to leadership positions, driven by cultural, structural, and unconscious bias barriers. The report also highlights that companies’ stated commitments do not always translate into concrete results. In this context, we propose clear actions to accelerate change and achieve more equitable participation of women at all organizational levels.

August, 2022

LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF THE PANDEMIC

This study examines how the COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affected women in the professional and personal spheres in Mexico, revealing that the decline in labor force participation was much more pronounced among women than men, especially for those with children.

The study shows that the pandemic increased the burden of unpaid domestic and caregiving work, which, together with remote work, intensified levels of exhaustion and anxiety among women. Although positive changes were also identified, such as greater awareness of gender equity, increased participation of men in household tasks, and the adoption of more flexible work arrangements, these advances require concrete actions from companies to be consolidated. Overall, the analysis highlights both the regressive impacts of the pandemic on women’s professional careers and opportunities to reconfigure work practices that promote gender parity.

November, 2018

ONE ASPIRATION TWO REALITIES

This, the first study of its kind in Mexico, examines how, despite women and men sharing similar ambitions to reach executive positions, the actual trajectory of women in Mexican organizations is marked by inequalities in opportunities and outcomes.

The study shows that women are systematically underrepresented at higher hierarchical levels and are less likely to be promoted than their male peers, even when aspiring to the same level of leadership. It also reveals persistent pay gaps and a proportional loss of female talent as one moves up the corporate structure, reducing diversity in senior management. We were able to document that these disparities not only limit equity but also represent a missed economic opportunity for companies and the economy, as greater inclusion of women could improve profitability and GDP growth. The report concludes with recommendations for organizations to accelerate gender equality in practice.

PUBLICATIONS

Uneven Parity

LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF THE PANDEMIC

ONE ASPIRATION TWO REALITIES

Uneven Parity

Uneven Parity

Lights & shadows of the pandemic

Lights & shadows of the pandemic

One aspiration, two realities

One aspiration, two realities