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3. Good Health and Well-Being
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4. Quality Education
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5. Gender Equality
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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10. Reduced Inequalities
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
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12. Responsible Consumption and Production
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17. Partnerships for the Goals
Expert Opinions & Stories
Cambodian fish farming entrepreneur challenges gender barriers to grow her business and community
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Cambodian social enterprise tackles challenges faced by women owned micro and small enterprises
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Inclusive business empowers women micro-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh’s beauty industry to thrive
Romoni is an on-demand online beauty services and products platform in Bangladesh that allows customers to search, compare, book and review services offered by the company’s verified network of women…
From social media and e-commerce to artificial intelligence, technology is transforming how we work, communicate and live our lives. Yet as technology races ahead, women and girls – especially those…
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“Looking at the trend of TikTok and other sites, we…
