Japan gives UNESCO $13 million for Afghan literacy initiative

KABUL: UNESCOs Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE) in Afghanistan would receive a grant of $13 million from the government of Japan, the UN agency announced. --- This grant, to be administered by UNESCO, will benefit almost 600,000 individuals - notably women who are unable to read or write - in 18 Afghan provinces, according to a statement from the organisation.