Women's Empowerment
Both modern history and current research in developing countries such as Afghanistan strongly suggest that peace and democracy are advanced when societies become educated, respect grows for human rights, and equal rights and education are provided for women and girls.
Education for girls, results in more sustainable families, income growth and eventually democracy. It reduces domestic violence, and it increases the participation of girls and women in society, enables them to earn a livable income, encourages them to become active citizens, and influences the broader development of tolerance throughout society.
The education and empowerment of girls and women are likely to decrease the influence of the extremism. When girls and women know their legal rights they can speak for themselves, vote to determine their own futures, take the society away from extremism, and eventually promote democracy.
