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Women and Civic Life in Argentina

Issue Date July 1992
Volume 3
Issue 3
Page Numbers 138-146
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About the Authors

María Rosa S. de Martini

María Rosa S. de Martini is president of CONCIENCIA, a nonpartisan Argentine women’s organization. She is also a member of the board of the International Institute for Women Political Leaders.

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Sofía L. de Pinedo

Sofía L. de Pinedo, a journalist, is a member of the board of directors of CONCIENCIA and its director of press and communications.

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