Gender and early childhood education: in dialog with early childhood policies in Colombia

The authors analyze the evolution of public policies in Colombia from a gender perspective in initial education. They explore the international and national context, highlighting historical struggles for women's rights and how they have influenced the country's educational legislation. They also identify current challenges in the implementation of policies with a gender focus, highlighting the importance of strengthening teacher training and promoting more inclusive initial education. This chapter provides concrete proposals to improve educational quality and close gender gaps from the first years of life.