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Languages in education
If you don’t understand, how can you learn?
UNESCO believes everyone has the right to learn in their own language and that it is an important means to improving learning, learning outcomes and socio-emotional development. But globally 40 per cent of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. Cultural and linguistic diversity also play a key role in sustainable societies and help build peace, tolerance and respect for difference.
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Support for this publication was provided by the Global Partnership for Education

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