Do all people have the rights to learn read and write?

While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights doesn't explicitly state a right to literacy, the right to education (Article 26) strongly implies it. Article 26 states that everyone has the right to education, which should be free at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. The ability to read and write is fundamental to accessing education beyond a basic level.

Therefore, while not explicitly stated, the right to learn to read and write is widely considered a fundamental human right intrinsically linked to the right to education. However, the practical reality is that many people around the world lack access to education and therefore the ability to read and write. This highlights the gap between the declared right and its implementation.