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September 8, 2009
International Literacy Day
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. (19 images)

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Indian children from impoverished families take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. The program is funded by the Indian charity Salaam Baalak, an organization that offers programs to help India's street children. The United Nations is marking International Literacy Day Tuesday. AP / Kevin Frayer


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A teacher assists a boy in reading at a school for slum children, on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Tuesday, Sept. 8. Sept. 8 is observed as International Literacy Day. AP / Channi Anand



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Indian children from impoverished families take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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One of Indian children from impoverished families writes English alphabets as he takes part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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Indian children from impoverished families sing as they take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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Indian children from impoverished take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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Indian children from impoverished families listen to a teacherís instruction as they take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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Indian children from impoverished families take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Kevin Frayer



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A teacher assists a boy in writing at a school for slum children, on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Tuesday, Sept. 8. Sept. 8 is observed as International Literacy Day. AP / Channi Anand



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Indian children from impoverished families take part in an outdoor class as part of a mobile study program of the Chalta Firta School in a slum neighborhood in central New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 8.AP / Kevin Frayer



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Children listen to their teacher in a class room at a school on International Literacy Day in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Sept.8. AP / Rajesh Kumar Singh



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A student reacts to camera at a school on International Literacy Day in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Sept.8. AP / Rajesh Kumar Singh



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Students play at a school on International Literacy Day in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Rajesh Kumar Singh



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A teacher talks to a student, as other children listen in a class room at a school on International Literacy Day in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Sept.8. AP / Rajesh Kumar Singh



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Children listen to their teacher in a class room at a school on International Literacy Day in Allahabad, India, Tuesday, Sept.8. AP / Rajesh Kumar Singh



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Pakistani children attend a makeshift class at held at a park and organized by volunteers on International Literacy Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to UNICEF, only 56% of Pakistani children attend primary school, and 55% of adults are literate. AP / Anjum Naveed



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Pakistani children attend a makeshift class at held at a park and organized by volunteers on International Literacy Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Anjum Naveed



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A Pakistani girl attends a makeshift class at held at a park and organized by volunteers on International Literacy Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Anjum Naveed



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A volunteer teaches Pakistani children at a makeshift class held at a park on International Literacy Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 8. AP / Anjum Naveed



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