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                    <title>‘Top Líderes LGBTI+ 2025’ Recognizes BBVA for Its Impact Creating Diverse and Safe Work Environments</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/top-lideres-lgbti-2025-recognizes-bbva-for-its-impact-creating-diverse-and-safe-work-environments/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Business Network for LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) named BBVA as one of the leading organizations in the ‘Top Líderes LGBTI+ 2025,’ officially held on December 10 to coincide with International Human Rights Day. This recognition underscores the bank’s contributions to creating inclusive, safe and respectful work environments, as well as its commitment to equal opportunities.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Business Network for LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) named BBVA as one of the leading organizations in the ‘Top Líderes LGBTI+ 2025,’ officially held on December 10 to coincide with International Human Rights Day. This recognition underscores the bank’s contributions to creating inclusive, safe and respectful work environments, as well as its commitment to equal opportunities.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Mexico promotes the country's development through its participation in the Plan México</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-mexico-promotes-the-countrys-development-through-its-participation-in-the-plan-mexico/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Armando Reyna]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[At the 6th Mexico–European Union Forum, held in Mexico City on October 16 and 17, 2025, Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking, underscored the bank’s involvement in Plan Mexico, a key government initiative in the current administration. He also underscored the bank’s commitment to mobilizing resources to advance sustainability.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[At the 6th Mexico–European Union Forum, held in Mexico City on October 16 and 17, 2025, Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability and Corporate & Investment Banking, underscored the bank’s involvement in Plan Mexico, a key government initiative in the current administration. He also underscored the bank’s commitment to mobilizing resources to advance sustainability.]]>
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                    <title>LGTBIQ+ diversity at BBVA: the importance of role models in creating inclusive environments</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/lgtbiq-diversity-at-bbva-the-importance-of-role-models-in-creating-inclusive-environments/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[As is customary each year, BBVA has been joining in the LGTBIQ+ Pride celebrations in a bid to spread the word among employees about the importance of creating safe spaces for everyone. Shining the spotlight on LGTBIQ+ role models has been working wonders by raising awareness in the countries in which the bank operates. “At BBVA we want to be an even more inclusive and open company, with more role models, more stories and more safe spaces,” remarks Cristina Gabriel, Head of Diversity at BBVA.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[As is customary each year, BBVA has been joining in the LGTBIQ+ Pride celebrations in a bid to spread the word among employees about the importance of creating safe spaces for everyone. Shining the spotlight on LGTBIQ+ role models has been working wonders by raising awareness in the countries in which the bank operates. “At BBVA we want to be an even more inclusive and open company, with more role models, more stories and more safe spaces,” remarks Cristina Gabriel, Head of Diversity at BBVA.]]>
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                    <title>Five secrets from neuroscience to make female talent shine</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/five-secrets-from-neuroscience-to-make-female-talent-shine/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Maribel Muñoz]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Gender equality]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Research and Cience]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The numerous advances in the field of neuroscience allow us to understand in greater depth how the human brain and its different mechanisms work. “Energy designs our thoughts. Energy can be programmed, and therefore so can thoughts,” said Ana Ibáñez, an expert in applied neuroscience and a high performance brain coach, during a talk as part of the BBVA Tech Women program.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The numerous advances in the field of neuroscience allow us to understand in greater depth how the human brain and its different mechanisms work. “Energy designs our thoughts. Energy can be programmed, and therefore so can thoughts,” said Ana Ibáñez, an expert in applied neuroscience and a high performance brain coach, during a talk as part of the BBVA Tech Women program.]]>
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                    <title>Women's Day (March 8): BBVA employees commit to gender equality</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/womens-day-march-8-bbva-employees-commit-to-gender-equality/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Gender equality]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Human capital]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Employees of the financial institution commit to supporting the growth and development of BBVA's female professionals. In celebration of International Women's Day, the bank organizes workshops, talks, and various training sessions.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Employees of the financial institution commit to supporting the growth and development of BBVA's female professionals. In celebration of International Women's Day, the bank organizes workshops, talks, and various training sessions.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA unveils a pledge of principles against discrimination and harassment in the workplace</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-unveils-a-pledge-of-principles-against-discrimination-and-harassment-in-the-workplace/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[At the fourth annual Diversity Days, the bank launched a pledge to champion and support the universal values of human dignity, freedom, respect and equality. This new milestone marks the end of a year that has seen numerous initiatives in favor of diversity, including the <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-sets-a-target-for-women-to-occupy-35-percent-of-its-management-positions-by-2024/">target of 35% of management positions being held by women</a>, implementing a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-implements-a-wide-range-of-flexibility-and-work-life-balance-measures-for-its-workforce-in-spain/">protocol to fight harassment against LGTBI people</a>, and launching a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-fosters-generational-diversity-among-employees/">program to prevent ageism</a>.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[At the fourth annual Diversity Days, the bank launched a pledge to champion and support the universal values of human dignity, freedom, respect and equality. This new milestone marks the end of a year that has seen numerous initiatives in favor of diversity, including the <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-sets-a-target-for-women-to-occupy-35-percent-of-its-management-positions-by-2024/">target of 35% of management positions being held by women</a>, implementing a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-implements-a-wide-range-of-flexibility-and-work-life-balance-measures-for-its-workforce-in-spain/">protocol to fight harassment against LGTBI people</a>, and launching a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-fosters-generational-diversity-among-employees/">program to prevent ageism</a>.]]>
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                    <title>Applications for the 17th ‘Türkiye's Women Entrepreneurs’ contest are now open</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/tr/sustainability/applications-for-the-17th-turkiyes-women-entrepreneurs-contest-are-now-open/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Patricia Casas]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship &amp; Startups]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[This pioneering initiative by Garanti BBVA will see this year a new category, ‘Women’s Cooperative of Türkiye’, aiming to recognize women’s efforts through cooperatives. Candidates may apply by filling out the form at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.garantibbvakadingirisimci.com/&amp;data=05%7C01%7CAna.Moreno@lionbridge.com%7C932c7dc9d51047d4fefa08dba89d9b23%7C42dc8b0f47594afe934841952eeaf98b%7C0%7C0%7C638289167095648891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iz+M1fvOH411a8NdOrcT58IkL+3wQFYZKOpdelaBgQU=&amp;reserved=0">www.garantibbvakadingirisimci.com</a> until November 15, 2023.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[This pioneering initiative by Garanti BBVA will see this year a new category, ‘Women’s Cooperative of Türkiye’, aiming to recognize women’s efforts through cooperatives. Candidates may apply by filling out the form at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.garantibbvakadingirisimci.com/&amp;data=05%7C01%7CAna.Moreno@lionbridge.com%7C932c7dc9d51047d4fefa08dba89d9b23%7C42dc8b0f47594afe934841952eeaf98b%7C0%7C0%7C638289167095648891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iz+M1fvOH411a8NdOrcT58IkL+3wQFYZKOpdelaBgQU=&amp;reserved=0">www.garantibbvakadingirisimci.com</a> until November 15, 2023.]]>
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                    <title>Why managing LGBTI+ diversity in the workplace is still key</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/why-managing-lgbti-diversity-in-the-workplace-is-still-key/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Social]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Only 59.5% of LGBTI+ people are visible in the workplace. This was made known by the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+) at the talk on 'Family diversity and its visibility in the workplace' held in conjunction with BBVA on the occasion of International LGBTI+ Pride Day.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Only 59.5% of LGBTI+ people are visible in the workplace. This was made known by the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+) at the talk on 'Family diversity and its visibility in the workplace' held in conjunction with BBVA on the occasion of International LGBTI+ Pride Day.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA fosters generational diversity among employees</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-fosters-generational-diversity-among-employees/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Careers]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Employment]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank has published an in-house guide to raise awareness among employees of the value of generational diversity. The goal is to confront any lingering prejudices about people’s age. "At BBVA, we have up to four different generations under one roof. We want to drive home the point that everyone here, regardless of age, is highly capable and brings value and talent to the bank," said Heather Spratt, who leads the BBVA employee group concerned with safeguarding generational diversity at the bank.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank has published an in-house guide to raise awareness among employees of the value of generational diversity. The goal is to confront any lingering prejudices about people’s age. "At BBVA, we have up to four different generations under one roof. We want to drive home the point that everyone here, regardless of age, is highly capable and brings value and talent to the bank," said Heather Spratt, who leads the BBVA employee group concerned with safeguarding generational diversity at the bank.]]>
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                    <title>“Mom, I want to be like you” - We can go further with role models</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/mom-i-want-to-be-like-you-we-can-go-further-with-role-models/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Maribel Muñoz]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Gender equality]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Science and technology]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Technology]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Fighting the unconscious gender biases that most of us have is a complicated task. We are social beings and are raised to assume a series of gender-determined roles pretty much from birth. But unlearning to learn and teach with a new approach is the key to achieving a more egalitarian society. This is especially true in areas where there is a large gender gap, such as technology. At BBVA we believe that it is time to inspire new generations of talent in this field. That is why we are celebrating the International Day of Girls and Women in Science and Technology.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Fighting the unconscious gender biases that most of us have is a complicated task. We are social beings and are raised to assume a series of gender-determined roles pretty much from birth. But unlearning to learn and teach with a new approach is the key to achieving a more egalitarian society. This is especially true in areas where there is a large gender gap, such as technology. At BBVA we believe that it is time to inspire new generations of talent in this field. That is why we are celebrating the International Day of Girls and Women in Science and Technology.]]>
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