Free Poster: Literacy is a Bridge
On September 8, 1997, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan released an important message for International Literacy Day, famously stating:
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics and factories.
“Literacy is a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural and national identity. Especially for girls and women, it is an agent of family health and nutrition. For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right.”
Promote the power of literacy in your classroom with this free downloadable poster showcasing the opening remarks of Annan’s inspiring message!
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