An educated woman …

-has a great ability to earn higher wages to better support themselves and their family

-has a greater chance of effecting change in their own communities

-has the knowledge to reject and compensate against societal discrimination
-has an increased knowledge to make better health care choices, leading to

           -a lower child mortality rate

            -an increased used of prenatal and delivery services

            -a lower risk of HIV infection

-has an increased ability to leave an abusive relationship
-has an increased sense of self-worth