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Maeve Bannister

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Cuts to funding means some vulnerable women and girls will see access to basic services regress. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Gender-equality funding for global projects that improve the lives of women and girls is under pressure as foreign aid cuts take hold, with the Australian government urged to a positive lead.

Just 2.3 per cent of total global foreign aid is spent principally on ensuring women's access to healthcare, education, nutrition, sanitation, shelter, safety and rights, according to new research released by the Lowy Institute. 

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