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The Institute of Women (Instituto de las Mujeres, formerly Instituto de la Mujer) is a Spanish autonomous agency attached to the Ministry of Equality. [1] It was established in 1983, "with its main aim ... the promotion of conditions to facilitate social equality between the sexes and the participation of women in political, cultural, economic and social life". [2]

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References

  1. "Conócenos". www.inmujeres.gob.es (in Spanish). Instituto de las Mujeres. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
    "About us". www.inmujeres.gob.es. Instituto de las Mujeres. Retrieved 20 October 2021.NB As of October 2021 the English version of the page is out of date.
  2. "Our history". www.inmujeres.gob.es. Instituto de las Mujeres. Retrieved 20 October 2021.