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“Women, who are a majority of the peoples of the earth, are indispensable to the accumulation of the kind of social capital that is conducive to development, peace, justice and civility.”

Quote by Mahnaz Afkhami

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Mahnaz Afkhami is a prominent figure in the political and social sectors. Born on January 14, 1941, her specific profession and category are not well-documented. more

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