
Opinion: Buddhist Pagodas Can Be Active Part of Gender Equality Effort
Historically, Cambodia’s pagodas have seen gender inequality in various forms. But they are in fact potential agents of progress, writes Future Forum’s Chea Sameang.
Historically, Cambodia’s pagodas have seen gender inequality in various forms. But they are in fact potential agents of progress, writes Future Forum’s Chea Sameang.
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