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Sughar Women Empowerment Project
Women hold embroidery they created with the Sughar Foundation, an organization that provides Pakistani women with opportunities for socioeconomic empowerment.
At a Glance
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English — USSubject
- Social Studies
- Human & Civil Rights
Sughar Women Empowerment Project
Sughar Women Empowerment Project
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Sughar Foundation
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