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Amazing milestone!

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind." - #MahatmaGandhi #NonViolenceDay reaffirms the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Tlingit Language Course, partnering with Sealaska Heritage Institute. Created by Anna Neelaatughaa Clock (Koyukon, Eyak) with guidance from Tlingit language leaders, the course teaches essential phrases. (Link in Bio to learn more)

Some things are not up for debate. This is one of them👇

African knowledge can and should play a key role in #SustainableDevelopment. Driven by unique perspectives & deep-rooted wisdom, the continent's solutions can set new standards for a green & inclusive future. Let's amplify its potential: unes.co/tiba2v

Happy International Translation Day! It's really good for children to read books in the language that they are most familiar with. This is why we continuously expand our Book Dash library by adding translations of our books in 11 official South African languages.

🔹 Leaders 🔹 Caretakers 🔹 Custodians of tradition ... & so much more. On Tuesday’s #OlderPersonsDay, we celebrate our older generation's contributions to society. un.org/en/observances…

When countries invest in education they invest in 👇

Languages matter because people matter. Join us in celebrating the world’s 400+ sign languages this International Day of Sign Languages! #SignLanguagesDay

On Monday’s International Day of Sign Languages, actor & disability advocate Nyle DiMarco explains how access to education allows everyone to be part of the conversation on global issues. un.org/en/observances… #GlobalGoals

Teachers don't teach for the income. Teachers teach for the outcome! Please retweet to show your thanks to teachers globally - incl. those teaching kids to reach their full potential in the midst of armed conflicts, forced displacement & natural disasters! @un @yasminesherif1

📚 We have #books for the #InternationalLiteracyDay theme: "Promoting #multilingual education: #Literacy for mutual understanding and peace" #ILD2024 #Library #BC 👉 Visit decoda.ca/library

"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~@NelsonMandela Please retweet if you agree w/these #ThursdayThoughts & that #EducationCannotWait for any child! #UN @stateprm @canadadev @noradno @bmz_bund @sida @dfat @ksrelief_en @danishmfa @yasminesherif1 #222MillionDreams✨📚

Happy International Literacy Day, everyone! #InternationalLiteracyDay2024

On this International #IndigenousWomensDay support #IndigenousWomen in asserting their rights. Join us in honoring, uplifting, and resourcing #IndigenousWomen's leadership, so that next year we will have more to celebrate! #IndigenousWomenRising #NativeSistersBlossom

Multilingualism deepens connections & preserves diverse cultures and knowledge. Yet, 40% of the global population lacks education in a language they understand. 8 September is #LiteracyDay. Let's support multilingual education for a more inclusive world. unesco.org/en/days/litera…

"Our teacher tells us #Education is the right of every child, everywhere. But there are so many who can’t go to school. When I grow up, I want to be a #teacher, so I can help other girls+boys like me. Their #EducationCannotWait!" ~Zaya Read #ZayasDream💫➡️a.co/d/fXsXenM @NabuOrg

Literacy contributes to lifelong learning and flourishing! We can't wait to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8th. 📖💙