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Since birth, 21-year-old Emine Yüzay has lived without arms past her elbows. She's learned to write the same way she does everything – with her toes. Read her story.

Fast facts about literacy

Worldwide, about 800 million people over age 15 lack basic reading and writing skills. More than 64 percent of them are women.

About 113 million children do not attend school.

Statistics from UNESCO