International literacy day is celebrated every year on september 8 to raise public awareness about the. Celebrated every year on september 8, this year marks the 58th anniversary of international literacy day. International literacy day takes place on september 8 every year to raise awareness and concern for literacy problems that exist within our own local communities as well as globally. International literacy day, observed annually on september 8th, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. The celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. In 1966, the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (unesco) proclaimed this day as international literacy day, sometimes called world literacy day
The intention was to remind people all over the world that the ability to read and write should not be taken for granted. Unesco established international literacy day in 1967 as a way for communities all around the globe to raise awareness of literacy as the foundation for justice, peace, and sustainability in the world International literacy day is observed on september 8 every year. International literacy day 2025 emphasizes literacy as vital for dignity and opportunity, highlighting progress since its 1966 inception While global literacy rates have risen, significant gaps persist, especially among women and marginalized communities This year's theme, literacy for a transforming world, addresses the need for functional, digital, and financial literacy in a rapidly.
It was declared by unesco on 26 october 1966 at the 14th session of unesco's general conference and celebrated for the first time in 1967.
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