This equalization follows decades of legislative, policy and socio-cultural changes that have gradually empowered, supported and trained women to perceive opportunities and believe they have the capabilities to start businesses.

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Young people undergo a six-week course run by professional surf instructors and supported by trained volunteers from the local community.

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Close to 3, 000 E-Guides were trained as tutors to work with adults supported by national and regional networks.

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Police said her family, who are being supported by specially trained officers, had been left "distressed and distraught".

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