It is intolerable that around 1 in 5 of the world's adults are illiterate. How can we build equitable information societies or thriving democracies if so many remain without the basic tools of literacy?
Koichiro MatsuuraRead
As an empowerment right, education is the primary vehicle by which economically and socially marginalised adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty, and obtain the means to participate fully in their communities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education empowers marginalized individuals to escape poverty and participate in society.
This quote emphasizes the transformative power of education as a fundamental right that enables socially and economically marginalized groups to improve their living conditions. It highlights how access to education serves as a crucial tool for individuals, both adults and children, to elevate themselves out of poverty and engage meaningfully in their communities, thereby fostering social cohesion and equity.
Themes
EducationEmpowermentPovertyCommunityMarginalization
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for educational reforms, this quote could underscore the importance of access to education.
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