Persons reached who complete literacy training and (primary and secondary) education

8.5 Adult and functional literacy programmes

Literacy and education

Literacy is a crucial concern.

We need to increase literacy levels.

Literacy programmes for rural areas had specifically targeted women.

Table 11 Achievements in the area of literacy

The Literacy and Non Formal Education Section continues to receive numerous requests from various countries in the African region for copies of these booklets.

Education and science According to 2011 census, literacy in Serbia stands at 98 of population while computer literacy is at 49 (complete computer literacy is at 34.2 ).

Education Literacy in Croatia is 98.1 percent.

28 women's groups have received training in functional literacy.

Literacy activities carried out by the General Women's Federation

Special communiqué in support of literacy projects to achieve universal primary education

Special communiqué in support of literacy projects to achieve universal primary education

(4) Program of Literacy Yo si puedo Yes I can

(c) Literacy programmes and basic education programmes for adults.

The State party should increase its efforts to change stereotypical attitudes detrimental to women's rights, and to promote the literacy and education of girls and women.

The adult literacy programmes have been facilitated by the adoption of a common alphabet.

Subprogramme 3.2. Literacy, education and training

In order to share this experience with a wider audience, the Literacy and Non Formal Education Section of the Division of Basic Education at UNESCO has transcribed and edited a selection of radio programme scripts.

Female illiteracy has been reduced to acceptable levels, and school dropout rates have declined.

The first foundation level, aimed at alphabetical literacy and lasting for a period of three months

Similarly, literacy rates or school enrolment ratios represent freedom from ignorance and the lack of education.

The spread of literacy, formal and non formal education and efforts by civil society to inform and mobilize excluded segments of society are indispensable means for people to claim their rights.

The elimination of illiteracy, adult basic education and education in the areas of health, preventive medicine and sanitation are essential.

One of this programme's results in 2003 was the achievement of literacy by 587 conscripts, while education was provided through a literacy programme to 9,154 young persons and older adults in the wider population.

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Researchers have argued over the potential of ICT, specifically in promoting literacy and raising social awareness.

Occupational literacy centres increased in number between 2000 and 2002.

Mastery of basic skills and a bare minimum of cultural literacy eludes vast numbers of our students.

With respect to the United Nations Literacy Decade, literacy rates in India had increased to over two thirds and elementary education had been made a fundamental right.

Projects often provide direct support to literacy training, cooperative management, skills and training.

INEA, in coordination with other departments, offers services of literacy training and primary and secondary education through a system of traditional open learning and the community places project in some areas of the United States of America.

Adult education is designed for persons aged 15 and over who have not followed or completed a course of basic education and includes literacy training, primary and secondary education and vocational training.

Activities cover pre school activities, literacy courses for women and income generating activities.

Universal free elementary education for all children and literacy programmes for adults of all ages.

The programme consists of a household survey to be designed by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to assess literacy levels.

Statistics show that in 2003 this level reached 51.6 per cent of the target population, while literacy training and primary education reached 25.5 per cent and 22.9 per cent respectively.

Accordingly, we support the national and regional projects on literacy methods which have an impact on the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and of the objectives of the International Plan of Action for the United Nations Literacy Decade.

In order to alleviate this problem, the literacy component is included in various development projects targeted at women, who, if they attend literacy courses, are able to obtain a financial grant (or loan) and a food basket or other incentive.

Government efforts to eliminate female illiteracy and to reduce the school dropout rate have had some notable successes.

The workshops were attended by radio programme producers, interviewers, scriptwriters and literacy workers.

The Books for Motherland program concentrated on literacy. Books were sent to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Jamaica and Nigeria.

Strategies on ascertaining the level of literacy by using a national survey, policy development and a community adult literacy programme do not specifically mention women and how they might be targeted.

j) Promote illiteracy eradication programme and provide increased opportunities and facilities for lifelong learning for women