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The contribution of Muhammadiyah's women's empowerment programs to gender equality in Indonesia

The role of women in Muhammadiyah has a long history dating back to the organization's founding in 1912. The founder of Muhammadiyah, Ahmad Dahlan, was a strong advocate for women's rights and education, and he believed that women should be given the same opportunities as men. He believed that women's education was essential for the development of a modern and progressive society. From the early days, Muhammadiyah established schools for girls and provided scholarships for women to pursue higher education. This helped to increase the number of educated women in Indonesia and enabled them to take on leadership roles in various fields. Muhammadiyah also established Aisyiyah in 1917 which was aimed to empower women in various aspects of life. Aisyiyah was established to educate and empower women to become active and productive members of society, and to promote gender equality. It has been actively involved in various social and economic programs. In the early days, Ais