Globally, the youth literacy rate increased from 83 per cent to 91 per cent over two decades, while the number of illiterate youth declined from 170 million to 115 million. Regional and gender disparities persist, however. Literacy is lowest in least developed countries and higher among males than females.
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Scott Glenn Is a Deeply Philosophical Bad Ass. The 76-year-old actor who plays Stick in The Defenders talks about his unusual path to stardomâand the purpose that drives him every day.