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Starbucks has a long history of working with coffee and tea origin communities to address their most critical needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>For this reason, within the framework of International Women&#8217;s Day, Starbucks is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to gender equality, in all aspects of its business, and the empowerment of women in communities. <\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Currently, 52% of partners in Guatemala are women. Likewise, leadership in the market exhibits significant women representation, with 53% women in leadership positions, including roles in the support team, store managers and supervisors.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>\u201cFrom the heart of our operations to the communities in which we are present, we are committed to the advancement and equality of women. On this International Women&#8217;s Day, we renew our commitment to work tirelessly to create a world where all women have equal opportunities to prosper and reach their maximum potential,\u201d said Sophia Quijada, Operations Leader of Starbucks Guatemala.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p><strong>Market &amp; Global Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>In 2018, The Starbucks Foundation a goal of empowering 250,000 women and girls in coffee-, tea- and cocoa- growing communities by 2025. However, thanks to partnerships with nonprofit organizations around the world, this goal was achieved in 2022, three years ahead of schedule. 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