The role of men and boys in promoting gender equality
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As this work progressed, it became increasingly clear, however, that women were already participating in development efforts – in fact they were the mainstay of development in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas. Awareness grew that sustainable development could not be achieved unless the contributions of women were recognized and build upon and unless all development efforts took into account the priorities and needs of women as well as men and the potential impacts of actions on them.
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