International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day
Observed byAll UN Member States
Date8 September
Next time8 September 2024 (2024-09-08)
Frequencyannual

International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries.[1][2]

  1. ^ "International Literacy Day". UNESCO. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  2. ^ "World Literacy Day 2020: Theme, History, Significance And Quotes". NDTV.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.

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