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At the end of 2011, women made up about 10 per cent of all parliamentarians in Arab states - far below the 19.5 per cent figure worldwide. However, some women in the region are making small steps into the political arena. Lebanon has a reputation as the most liberal country in the Arab world.

We invite you to read the full article published September 29, 2013

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At the end of 2011, women made up about 10 per cent of all parliamentarians in Arab states - far below the 19.5 per cent figure worldwide. However, some women in the region are making small steps into the political arena. Lebanon has a reputation as the most liberal country in the Arab world.

We invite you to read the full article published September 29, 2013

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