Federation of Cuban Women

Cuban political organization

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The Federation of Cuban Women (Federación de Mujeres Cubanas, or FMC) is a significant mass organization in Cuba, established in 1960. It plays a crucial role in mobilizing women and integrating them into the country's political and social life. The FMC works to advance women's rights and promote their participation in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and the workforce.

The organization is part of Cuba's broader political structure, which is a unitary socialist republic. While women have gained more prominent roles since the revolution, men still tend to dominate the highest government and party offices. The FMC is one of several mass organizations created by the government, alongside groups like the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution and the National Association of Small Farmers.1

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