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In reply to the discussion: Girl Rising [View all]

longship

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1. A glad R&K
Fri Jan 18, 2013, 03:45 PM
Jan 2013
Educated girls dramatically improve the well-being of their families, their communities, and their countries--multiplying the impact on society.
Educating girls will..

reduce poverty
reduce child mortality
reduce population growth
reduce HIV infection rates
change the conditions that lead to terrorism
reduce corruption
...

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