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Gender Parity Report- ICT

Gender Parity Report-ICT examines the status of gender equality in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). It assesses women’s participation and representation in areas such as education, employment, health, political participation, and decision-making. The report identifies disparities between women and men and highlights barriers that limit women’s opportunities. It recommends stronger policies, institutional reforms, and gender-responsive measures to improve women’s participation and achieve greater gender parity in ICT.

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Gender Parity Report-ICT examines the status of gender equality in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). It assesses women’s participation and representation in areas such as education, employment, health, political participation, and decision-making. The report identifies disparities between women and men and highlights barriers that limit women’s opportunities. It recommends stronger policies, institutional reforms, and gender-responsive measures to improve women’s participation and achieve greater gender parity in ICT.

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