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International Literacy Day 2023

On International Literacy Day, our Federations proudly present a diverse collection of projects from around the world that illuminate the transformative power of Literacy and Education. From Marrakech, where girls have been provided the opportunity to continue their education in full support and at no cost, to Sierra Leone's Bo

Literacy teaching and learning in 2020

Blog of Evelyne Para, SI UN Representative at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). "In the midst of the global COVID-19 crisis, International Literacy Day celebrated on September 8, was an opportunity to recall the crucial importance of literacy for the greatest number of people, leaving no

Peace, Literacy and Multilingualism

Article by Evelyne Para SI UN Representative at UNESCO "Every year, in many parts of the world, we celebrate two important International Days in September. These Days are an opportunity for the public authorities but also for the civil society to which belongs our international NGO, to organise awareness-raising activities

Reading the Past, Writing the Future

A blog by Soroptimist member, Marlène van Benthem: “The world has changed since 1966 – but our determination to provide every woman and man with the skills, capacities and opportunities to become everything they wish, in dignity and respect, remains as firm as ever. Literacy is a foundation to build

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