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“ I believe that the emphasis on curbing population growth diverts attention from the more vital issue of pursuing policies that allow the population to take care of itself. ”

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The process of breaking down fear was always my greatest challenge and it was made easier by the careful work and gentle voices of my female workers.

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Muhammad Yunus Fear Gentleness Women

...one cannot but wonder how an environment can make people despair and sit idle and then, by changing the conditions, one can transform the same people into matchless performers.

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UN studies conducted in more than forty developing countries show that the birth rate falls as women gain equality... I believe income-earning opportunities that empower poor women ... will have more impact on curbing population growth that the current system of encouraging family planning practices through intimidation tactics.. Family planning should be left to the family.

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Muhammad Yunus Empowerment Family Planning Poverty Social Change Women

Changes are products of intensive efforts.

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