International Literacy Day on 8 September is an occasion to give hope to the millions of women, men and children who cannot read or write even their own name.

This year’s theme is “Literacy sustains development”. It emphasizes that literacy is not only a positive outcome of development processes but also a lever of change and an instrument for achieving further social progress.

Celebrations are taking place throughout the world...

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