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Gender Policy.

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Gender Poverty Rural employment Agricultural development
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Gender Policy is a nationwide sectoral document aiming at promoting gender integration into all areas of rural development initiatives through ensuring equitable growth among men and women and an increased and meaningful participation of women in development initiatives aimed at sustainable poverty reduction. At the base is the Constitution that at Article 3 asks to guarantee equal rights for men and women and, under Article 22, enshrines the policy of non-discrimination and equality in rights and duties between women and men.

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