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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 776 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five
adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women; 75
million children are out-of-school and many more attend irregularly or
drop out.
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