International Literacy Day
- September 8, 2020
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Context:
Union Home Minister greeted the nation on International Literacy Day celebrated on September 8.
Concept:
- 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.
- International Literacy Day (ILD) 2020 will focus on “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond”with a focus on the role of educators and changing pedagogies.
- The theme will highlight literacy learning in a lifelong learning perspective and therefore mainly focus on youth and adults.