Sec. 1702. Goal and objectives
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The goal of assistance under this chapter is to promote women’s empowerment, gender equality, and gender integration. In furtherance of the goal of subsection (a), assistance under this chapter shall be designed to help partner countries achieve the following objectives: Increasing educational, economic, and political opportunities for women and girls. Building the capacity of women and girls to participate fully in decisions that affect their lives. Reducing legal and social barriers to women’s participation in economic activity and political processes.
Expanding the collection of sex-disaggregated data and the use of gender analysis. Integrating gender considerations into all international development policies and programs, including those carried out by all USAID bureaus, offices, and missions.