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EU-funded programme drives women’s economic empowerment by challenging gender norms in Eastern Partnership countries
Women’s economic empowerment is essential to promoting women’s rights and gender equality. Central to this effort is employment, which not only fosters financial independence but also drives personal growth and achievement. The “motherhood penalty” and its …