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USAID Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy
Description
The four strategic objectives of the USAID Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy are:
- Reduce gender disparities in who accesses, controls, and benefits from economic, social, political, legal, educational, health, and cultural resources, as well as wealth, opportunities, and services.
- Strive to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) and mitigate its harmful effects on individuals and communities, so all people can live free from violence.
- Increase the capability of women and girls to fully exercise their rights, determine their life outcomes, assume leadership roles, and influence decision-making in households, communities, and societies.
- Advance structural changes that address the root causes of gender inequality and promote equitable gender norms.
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