What is the theme for World literacy Day 2021?

What is the theme for World literacy Day 2021?

CELEBRATIONS OF THE DAY IN 2021 International Literacy Day (ILD) 2021 will be celebrated under the theme “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide”.

When and why is literacy Day celebrated?

The 8th of September was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.

What do we celebrate on 8 September?

International Literacy Day
8 September – International Literacy Day International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to make people aware of the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and human rights.

What is the theme of World literacy 2020?

Every year, the International Literacy Day is observed under a specific theme. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this year, the theme this year is “Literacy for a Human-Centred Recovery: Narrowing the Digital Divide”.

When is International Literacy Day celebrated?

International Literacy Day. September 8th was proclaimed as International Literacy Day (ILD) at the 14th session of UNESCO’s General Conference on 26 October 1966.

Why World Literacy Day 2021 is celebrated on 8th September?

World Literacy Day 2021 will be celebrated tomorrow, September 8 across the globe. This day is celebrated to mark the importance of literacy and to remind that literacy is a right. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared September 8 as International Literacy Day in 1966.

Can you help us reach 5000 children this Literacy Day?

Help us reach 5,000 children! This International Literacy Day is your chance to make a donation to provide a child with quality digital learning solutions to improve their literacy skills. Your donation will go towards where it’s most needed. Learn how to promote literacy engagement in children at home and school.

What is the World Literacy Foundation?

Every year, the World Literacy Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations annually for their outstanding endeavors that promote literacy learning. The Judging Panel of 15 eminent leaders from across the globe includes literacy leaders, Nobel Literature Prize recipients, and award-winning authors.