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What We KnowIt's in the numbersResearch consistently proves that educating and empowering girls breaks the cycle of generational poverty.
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What We KnowPopulation Growth is CurbedWhen girls receive 7 years of schooling, they marry 4 years later and have 2.2 fewer children. (United Nations Population Fund)
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What We KnowGDP RisesWhen 10% more of its girls go to school, a country's GDP increases an average of 3%. (Council on Foreign Relations)
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What We KnowFood is More AvailableWhen female farmers are educated, crop yields rise. (Food Policy)
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What We KnowHealth is ImprovedEducated mothers are 50% more likely to immunize their children. And when more girls are educated, a country's malnutrition and HIV rates decline. (UNGEI, the Council on Foreign Relations)
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What We KnowFamiles & Communities Invested In$1 in the hands of a woman is, on average, worth $10 in the hands of a man. (Population Council)
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What We KnowHonest Governance GrowsWhen women take leadership roles in their community, corruption diminishes. (Center for Global Development)
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What We KnowStructures ChangeWhen women are educated and empowered, democracy is more likely to flourish and the conditions that promote extremism are reduced. (World Politics)
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What We KnowEducating Girls Works,
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The evidence is overwhelming—educating girls dramatically improves the well-being of their families, communities and countries. Learn more by diving deeper with these excellent resources from our friends at the Coalition for Adolescent Girls, the Population Council, the Girl Effect , and the Global Campaign for Education.