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Women's civic participation addresses the ability of women to actively participate in community, local, and national institutions, as well as removing the gender-based social, cultural, and economic barriers to civic and democratic participation. Effective civic participation of women strengthens institutions and empowers women to be leaders within their communities. |
Keywords:
engagement, voice, diversity, expression, empowerment, organizing, democratic institutions, representation, expanding civil society, women's leadership, strengthening civic institutions, gender, civil disobedience, direct action |
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