Friday, June 10, 2005

Laura Bush -- The UNESCO Honorary Ambassador for the Decade of Literacy

UNESCO announcement:

"The First Lady of the United States of America, Laura Welch Bush, was designated UNESCO Honorary Ambassador for the Decade of Literacy in the context of the United Nations Literacy Decade (2003-2012). This nomination came in recognition of her dedication to learning and the promotion of reading, her commitment to universal education and literacy, her work on behalf of libraries and the sharing of knowledge, and her outstanding efforts in support of teachers and the teaching profession. "

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