Gender equality will exist when both women and men are able to share equally in the distribution of power and knowledge, have equal opportunities, rights and obligations in terms of work or income generation, are given equal access to quality education, capacity building opportunities throughout life and in all domains, and the possibility to develop to their full potential.

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It includes elements of political participation, social rights, civil liberties, and equal access across race, ethnicity and gender to social services and labor markets.

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