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Advancing women's leadership in dryland regions through the three Rs: rights, representation and resources

WeCaN: A nurturing community of practice for dryland women, Policy brief no.1









FAO. 2024. Advancing women's leadership in dryland regions through the three Rs: rights, representation and resources – WeCan: A nurturing community of practice for dryland women. Rome.



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