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International Day of the Girl Child shines a light on gender inequality

International Day of the Girl Child is shining a light on gender inequality in Australia and around the globe. New research shows Australia is far from reaching equality between the sexes .. with only eight per cent of young girls feeling as if they're treated equally to boys. Abby Dinham reports

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International Day of the Girl Child shines a light on gender inequality

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