FreeMuslim Organization Calls for Universal Access to Education and Action Against Digital Illiteracy

FreeMuslim Organization Calls for Universal Access to Education and Action Against Digital Illiteracy
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The Non-Violence Organization (FreeMuslim), based in Washington, D.C., has called on governments, international organisations and civil society institutions to intensify efforts to combat illiteracy in all its forms, stressing that education is a fundamental human right and an essential foundation for peaceful and sustainable societies.

In a statement marking International Literacy Day, the organisation warned that knowledge and digital illiteracy remain major obstacles to development, contributing to poverty, marginalisation and greater vulnerability to extremism and violence. It also stressed that illiteracy is no longer limited to the inability to read and write, but increasingly includes a lack of digital and technological skills.

The organisation urged governments to increase education funding, expand literacy programmes and ensure equal learning opportunities for children, young people and adults, particularly in disadvantaged communities and countries affected by conflict. It also called for greater attention to educating women and girls and promoting tolerance, nonviolence and intercultural dialogue through educational programmes.

The organisation concluded by emphasising that international cooperation is essential to ensuring universal access to knowledge, strengthening social justice and building a culture of peace