International Literacy Day

 International Literacy Day 2025

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📚 Key Facts about International Literacy Day

1. 📅 Observed on: 8th September every year.

2. 🌍 Started by UNESCO in 1967 to promote literacy worldwide.

3. 📝 Purpose: To highlight the importance of reading and writing in leading a dignified and empowered life.

4. 📖 Literacy is not just about education—it’s about freedom, equality, and participation in society.

5. 🔄 Each year has a different theme, focusing on issues like education, inclusion, or digital literacy.

6. 🏫 Celebrated through activities like book exhibitions, storytelling, competitions, awareness drives, and cultural events.

7. ⚠️ Reminder: Even today, millions of people across the globe still struggle with illiteracy.

8. 🌟 Message: “Literacy for all leads to a brighter and inclusive future.”

📚 References

1. UNESCO, International Literacy Day — information about the origin, date, and purpose. UNESCO

2. UNESCO Archives, International Literacy Day 1967 — details about the first celebration. UNESCO

3. United Nations Yearbook, “Celebrate literacy and multilingualism!” — noting the proclamation by UNESCO in 1966 and endorsement in 1967. United Nations

4. International Publishers Association, Building international networks around literacy — statistics and UNESCO’s description of the annual importance. International Publishers Association

5. Wikipedia, International Literacy Day — summary including dates, themes over the years etc. (cross-check with primary sources)