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During the past 30 years, great strides have been made to advance the role and position of women in politics in the Americas. The 1990s in particular witnessed impressive advances in women’s political leadership in this region, mainly due to the use of quotas, a shift in political will and international encouragement.
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Culture Matters – Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations
This report provides insight into integrating cultural analysis in development programmes, especially in the critical areas of gender equity and equality and reproductive health and rights. The culmination of two years' work with UNFPA field offices, headquarters staff and technical advisers, the report examines culturally sensitive programming during the past decade in a number of countries where UNFPA operates- Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen.

