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International Literacy Day

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September 08, 2010

Objective:
On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally.

September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965. It was first celebrated in 1966. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. Celebrations take place around the world.

Some 774 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women; 72.1 million children are out-of-school and many more attend irregularly or drop out.

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9/09/09 International Literacy Day

by: janetjarrell

It is distressing and staggering that in this day illiteracy is still alive and growing in numbers around the world. The immediate connection between illiteracy and poverty is clear. With specific mention to women, who make up two thirds of the illiterate population, this must change. http://janetjarrell.blogspot.com/

9/08/09 Why Do I Write?

by: myundiary

http://eachotherskeeper.blogspot.com/2009/04/why-do-i-write.html

9/08/09 Where is Everything?

by: NicodemusLegend

The day's more than half-over. Where are all the posts for today? I don't see anything posted since yesterday!

9/08/09 World Literacy Day! (Sept 8, 2009) - featuring Books for Cameroon, Wendy Lee, Peace Corps

by: jaheinlein

-Posted to support booksforcameroon.org

http://heinleinpubservices.blogspot.com/2009/09/today-is-world-literacy-day-featuring.html

"In honor of International Literacy Day,
please donate a latte at http://www.booksforcameroon.org."

"...consider writing a post about my Books For Cameroon project that will bring 30 bilingual libraries to West Africa and/or make a small ($5) contribution to make the project a reality!"
http://www.booksforcameroon.org