September 8 2008
International Literacy Day
International
International Literacy Day, observed annually on September 8, focuses attention on worldwide literacy needs. More than 780 million of the world�s adults (nearly two-thirds of whom are women) do not know how to read or write, and between 94 and 115 million children lack access to education.
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International Literacy Day
International
International Literacy Day, observed annually on September 8, focuses attention on worldwide literacy needs. More than 780 million of the world�s adults (nearly two-thirds of whom are women) do not know how to read or write, and between 94 and 115 million children lack access to education.
Visit the official event website here.
Return to previous page.