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"With higher population growth, there would be less land per holder and existing holdings would be divided among more family members," said Clive Mutunga, research associate with Population Action International.
"Smaller farms are less productive overall than larger holdings, which will lead to perennial food insecurity as land productivity reduces due to over-exploitation," Mutunga added.

The mullahs were reluctant participants. Truth be told, they were paid to show up. But surprisingly, they seemed to emerge from the session invigorated.

“This was a useful and friendly discussion,” said Mullah Amruddin, a tall man in a dramatic turban. “If you have too many children and you can... See More’t control them, that’s bad for Islam.”

Maybe they were so receptive because a mullah led the class, using their own language — scripture from the Koran. Or maybe it was because some attitudes are starting to change.

It's great to hear such a well-known person talk so directly about the importance of access to family planning and how it impacts the lives of so many people around the world.

Ashley Judd works with Population Services International and believes in "human-rights-based grassroots programs to reach the most vulnerable and poor with medical services and an assortment of strategies to change behavior."

Great job Kathleen!!

Awesome!