Cultural identity Quote by Irina Bokova

On this International Literacy Day, let us recall that literacy for all is an integral part of education for all, and that both are…

— Kofi Annan

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

— Kofi Annan

Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty,…

— Kofi Annan

Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.

— Kofi Annan

Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is possible to…

— Dalai Lama

Education as a democratic project always presupposes a vision of the future in its introduction to, preparation for, and legitimation of particular forms of…

— Henry Giroux

Education enables people and societies to be what they can be. It is education that allows us to see that we are in this…

— Bill Richardson

Education is not a tool for development - individual, community and the nation. It is the foundation for our future. It is empowerment to…

— Nita Ambani

Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for…

— Kofi Annan

Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.

— Christine Gregoire

Literacy is not a luxury, it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century…

— William J. Clinton

Education enables people and societies to be what they can be.

— Bill Richardson