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In Benin, new monitoring tool engages illiterate parents in their children's education

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SINENDE, Benin, 14 April 2011 - Bana Lafia, 12, can do something her parents cannot - read. Illiteracy is a serious problem in Benin, with nearly two-thirds of the adult population unable to read or write. Up until now, Bana's parents have not been able to play a significant role in her education. However, a new monitoring sheet created by UNICEF in cooperation with Benin's Ministry of Education is empowering parents like Bana's to be active participants in her schooling.

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