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Federation of Cuban Woman

Federacion de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC)

1, The Evolution of FMC's Goals (AFTER STATED GOALS AND BEFORE CLC)

“The state guarantees women the same opportunities and possibilities as men in order to achieve women’s full participation in the development of the country.”

Throughout these aforementioned goals, the Federation of Cuban Woman cemented their mission of pushing for women's involvement in economic and social matters as well as increasing the amounts of woman in the workforce. The foundational framework of the FMC characterized by its leadership and presence within local, municipal, provincial, and national tiers has been pivotal in accomplishing progress at all perspective tiers. After all, advancements in reproductive health rights, gender equalization, and women's rights in Cuba post 1960 resulted from the FMC's efforts. Composed of women stemming from diverse social backgrounds, such as from ministry decision making positions, labor unions, and even drawing in participation from the Communist Party of Cuba, is the national directorate that reveals the women's perspective across all political and societal tiers.

Since 2015, women have now occupied 48.9% of parliamentary seats within the Cuban National Assembly. This increase in woman's parliamentary occupation has listed Cuba sixth from a pool of 162 countries regarding women's amount of political participation. However, with women only possessing a 25% share of high administrative roles in Cuban government, it is evident that disparities persevere. This further voices why the constant and relentless actions of the FMC are necessary for women's politcal progress in Cuba.

2, The Cuban Literacy Campaign (ADDED)

Having had a monumental impact on Cuban women's literacy levels, the campaign instilled a learning culture and environment where none existed. As young adults in Cuba saw the revolutionary effect possible via education and literature, the FMC simultaneously established resilience and solidarity amongst the countries women, resulting in abolished social barriers, especially between rural and urban populations.

3, Challenges and Achievements (CLC CHLLNGES+chvmenta

Historically speaking, the FMC has come up against a variety of challenges including but not limited to international affairs, economic constraints, and advancing political policies. Despite various adversities, the FMC has still succeeded and reached impactful milestones. Noteworthy challenges and achievements are as follows:

Economic hardships. Since its 1960 inception the FMC has been challenged in its efforts to efficiently execute programs because of the economic difficulties it constantly faces. Cuba's economic environment noted by austerity intervals and the further threatening external pressures posed hurdle after hurdle for the organization. The FMC has had to be resilient and prompt in addressing economics that are hindering women's succession in education, employment, and socially.

Further buiding on the challenge of international pressures; the FMC has had to answer to external scrutiny which is negatively impacting their advocacy efforts and thus making diplomatic finesse necessary. Per contra, the FMC's constant and mass advocation via the global stage has strengthened Cuba's international reputation, cementing gender equality as a grand concern.

In terms of the constantly changing nature of Cuba's policies; this has resulted in both advantages and disadvantages experienced by the FMC. Historically, as political ideologies have shifted and evolved the FMC has necessitated adaptability amongst one of the many strengths of the countries politics. By utilizing influence to direct policies women's empowerment and the advocation of gender equality the FMC has been proactive about responding to this instability. The FMC's ability to handle these transformations reveals the impactful position it posseses within Cuba's socio-political environment.

In the face of these challenges, the FMC has still produced notable success in advocating for women's rights. A significant achievement stands in the constitutional assurance of equal rights for women across economic, political, cultural, social, and familial domains. The FMC is responsible for enacting instrumental measures in legislative adjustments that have resulted in the beneficial influence in the lives of women, and thus promoting empowerment and inclusiveness in the countries culture.

Its clear that the FMC has advanced gender equity, with it's reinforcing accomplishment in 2015 where woman held about half of the Cuban National Assembly parliamentary seats.2015, women occupied nearly half of the parliamentary seats in the Cuban National Assembly, establishing Cuba prominently in global standings for women's participation in politics. The FMC's efforts have not been confined to the political realm; they have also shaped education, healthcare, and workforce policies, fostering an atmosphere conducive to achieving gender parity. Despite absences in high-level administrative government roles, the organization continues to strive for greater representation. Its ongoing efforts signal a commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering a more equitable society for Cuban women.