This year’s theme is ‘literacy in a digital world’, which will also set the focus for International Literacy Day, celebrated on 8 September. 470 projects and programmes in the field of literacy have already been recognized and rewarded since 1967 for their excellence and innovation, undertaken by Governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world. Through the Prizes, UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies.
Eligibility
- Governments;
- Non-governmental organizations;
- Individuals around the world.
Prizes
Two UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are given to five laureates every year:
- The first Prize is the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea;
- The second Prize is the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy. It is supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China;
- Each of the five prize winners receives a medal, a diploma, and USD 20.000 for their project or programme.
- The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are awarded at an official ceremony at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris on the International Literacy Day.
Further details:
http://www.mladiinfo.eu