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Weak support systems keep women out of politics

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read
Weak support systems keep women out of politics

Although most Bhutanese women now actively participate as voters, socio-cultural barriers, family preferences, weak support systems, and limited exposure to capacity-building programmes continue to hold them back from contesting elections, according to a new report.

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