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Canada announces support for women in Middle East and North Africa

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The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), announced Canada's contribution to two projects that will encourage the participation of women in the political process in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

“Women's participation in decision-making processes is essential to ensure that democracies are truly representative of their populations," said Minister of State Yelich. “Canada will continue to support the development of women's leadership skills and increase their active participation in elections so that more qualified women will be elected"

We invite our users to read the full article published 18 July 2013

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The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), announced Canada's contribution to two projects that will encourage the participation of women in the political process in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

“Women's participation in decision-making processes is essential to ensure that democracies are truly representative of their populations," said Minister of State Yelich. “Canada will continue to support the development of women's leadership skills and increase their active participation in elections so that more qualified women will be elected"

We invite our users to read the full article published 18 July 2013

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