For every 10% increase in female literacy, a country’s economy can grow by 0.3%

Among the many interesting things in this UNICEF press release are some very powerful statements:

WASH IN SCHOOLS AND GENDER EQUALITY
Women who have been to school are less likely to die during childbirth; each additional year of education is estimated to prevent two maternal deaths for every 1,000 women. Research also shows that for every 10 per cent increase in female literacy, a country’s economy can grow by 0.3 per cent.