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UDHR Article 26
pencil & ink on paper by William T. Ayton, 1992, 16.5" x 12" approx. (l)
acrylic on paper by William T. Ayton, 1991, 25" x 20" approx. (m)
(Spanish version) acrylic on paper by William T. Ayton, 1992, 25" x 20" approx. (r)

"1. Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the
elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory.
Technical and professional education shall be made generally available
and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.

2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality
and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations,
racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations
for the maintenance of peace.

3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall
be given to their children."

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