First held in 1966 and now part of the UN’s sustainable development goals program adopted in 2015, International Literacy day highlights the changes and improvements being made worldwide in literacy development.
UNESCO has been central to improving global literacy since 1946 and promotes International Literacy day in partnership with governments, charities, local communities and experts in the field worldwide. Using themes and programs the day aims to turn attention on literacy in all its forms in a changing world. Recognising literacy encompasses more than the written word in societies today the theme for 2017 was Literacy in the Digital World’.
International Literacy Day is a day to remind world leaders, influencers and the general public of the current status of adult literacy and learning.
UNESCO has been central to improving global literacy since 1946 and promotes International Literacy day in partnership with governments, charities, local communities and experts in the field worldwide. Using themes and programs the day aims to turn attention on literacy in all its forms in a changing world. Recognising literacy encompasses more than the written word in societies today the theme for 2017 was Literacy in the Digital World’.
International Literacy Day is a day to remind world leaders, influencers and the general public of the current status of adult literacy and learning.
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