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<p>The Government has commissioned an evidence review to identify the barriers that
limit women’s participation in national Government. The aim is to provide political
parties with a range of solutions to draw on.</p><p>We are also developing a programme
to inspire young women to be leaders in their communities, and develop the skills
and aspiration for careers in public life, at all levels of governance. We will share
more details in due course.</p><p>In November, the Government announced details of
the £1.5 Women’s Suffrage Centenary Grant Scheme for projects to celebrate the centenary.
Large grants of up to £125,000 will include projects to encourage women to participate
in public life. The first successful projects will be notified in early April.</p>
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