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What is gender? And why understanding it is important

By Amnesty International

It’s hard to miss the increasing debates around the word “gender”. The last few decades have seen historic gains in the struggle for equality of access to rights and opportunities for women and girls around the world. Though there is still a long way to go, some progress has been made towards recognizing the rights […] The post What is gender? And why understanding it is important appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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