Tax increases might play a minor role, clearing out foolish, wasteful and distorted taxes, but this is not the major solution.

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Based on qualitative research methodology, the major solution envisaged remains concentrated and targeted advocacy and awareness-raising among media and advocacy groups, concerned government authorities, parliamentarians and others who influence public opinion.

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While men, accidentally or deliberately, can be a barrier to these ambitions, I have also seen how they can be a major part of the solution in the unlikeliest societies.

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