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On the recordOctober 4, 2021
It is very important that we continue to tackle issues of gender disparities, whether it is with regards to access to health, with regards to access to education, with regards to access to employment, and importantly, with regards to lack of access to finance, which hinders the progress of women entrepreneurs.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Senator Shaheen emphasizes the need to address gender disparities globally.

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