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\f0\fs24 \cf0 World slow to meet gender equality targets\
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Significant gains have been made in meeting the eight Millennium Development Goals since their adoption in 2000 but progress for women remains far from sufficient\
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GOAL 3: Promote gender equality and empower women\
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Developed regions\
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Latin America and the Caribbean\
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Eastern Asia\
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Southeast Asia\
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Oceania\
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Western Asia\
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Northern Africa\
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Sub-Saharan Africa\
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Caucasus and Central Asia\
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Southern Asia\
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Targets\
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Equal girls\'92 enrolment in primary school\
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Women\'92s share of paid employment\
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Women\'92s equal representation in national parliaments\
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Target already met or expected to be met by 2015\
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Progress insufficient to reach target if trends persist\
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Source: United Nations\
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Picture: Getty Images\
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