International Literacy Day

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Celebration of International Literacy Day

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International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8th September to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals and the societies as well as the need for augmented efforts towards more literate societies. The basic form of literacy is being able to read and write. Reading promotes literacy and is a simple way to keep students’ minds stimulated and focused. It also helps in the development of skills like creative and analytical thinking.

Link for International Literacy Day LIVE program

THEME:

"Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond with a focus on the role of educators and changing pedagogies "


History : Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) 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.

Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with at least 773 million adults worldwide lacking basic literacy skills today.

For more information on Literacy visit

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Concept note and agenda for the global event on 8 September
Background paper on 'youth and adult literacy in the time of COVID-19: impacts and revelations'
InternationalLiteracy Day webinar - 8 September 2020
International Literacy Prizes webinar - 8 September 2020
Communication materials

UNESCO and Literacy
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
UNESCO strategy for youth and adult literacy (2020-2025)
Publications and resources

Literacy and lifelong learning (UIL)
Global literacy statistics (UIS)(link is external)
Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL)
UN website about this day(link is external)


Previous celebrations   2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014