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The National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women for 2013-2022 adopted by the
government in 2013 includes a number of commitments relevant to these issues:
To research: the participation of women in senior decision-making positions in education
(8.a.3, 9.a.5), employment (13.a.1), economic sectors (12.a.1) and their visibility in the
media (13.a.3); “difficulties” women face (13.a.2) including barriers to advancement
(14.a.2); the understanding of women’s rights within parliaments, committees, ministries,
departments and political parties (15.a.1).
To raise awareness: women’s representation and participation in decision making in
parliament (13.b.1).
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