September 8 is International Literacy Day. Literacy isn't just a problem of reading or writing. It's the very foundation of peace. Discover how UNESCO's Literacy Prize Winners are laying those foundations. Literacy provides the language and reasoning skills to improve one's employability, empower women and socially disadvantaged groups, and understand values of tolerance, cohesion, and conflict resolution.
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