International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is September 8th, and around the world, Encouraging and supporting literacy. The day focuses on the importance and value of literacy.
Individuals are not the only ones who are important, but societies as a whole. Literacy, according to some, is a matter of honor and human rights. Literacy is also a fundamental building block of education. Even more life expectancy is increased by the ability to read and write..
te its importance, 775 million people around the world are illiterate. About two-thirds of those who can't read are women. Around 155 million children are currently not attending school around the world. Lack of school attendance is a significant predictor of a child's risk of being illiterate. The global literacy rate is at 82%. In most countries, the literacy rate has stagnated..
On Literacy Day, around the world, communities, businesses, and governments celebrate literacy. They also look at the literacy challenges around the world. It was also noted that higher illiteracy rates were linked to rising poverty rates around the world.
The World Literacy Foundation named International Literacy Day as the most significant day on the calendar.
How to celebrate #internationalliteracyday
Volunteering at your local library is one of the ways to participate. You can read to the children at any age, sparking a love for books and reading. When adults read to children, it instills in them a desire to learn how to read. If you're looking for a way to read or write, you may also help someone else who is struggling to learn how to read or write.
Another way to mark this day is to support an organization that promotes literacy. This is just one of many. The World Literacy Foundation is one of many. The World Literacy Foundation is just one of many. Libraries accept donations as well. Consider becoming a lifelong supporter of your public library. The following information can be helpful to your public library.
Several people in history have attributed reading and writing to their success. Frederick Douglas, a slave who became an abolitionist and prolific writer, is one example.
Find inspirational quotes about literacy on the internet. You could even find or make your own memes. tionalLiteracyDay on social media. #InternationalLiteracyDay is a hashtag that people use on social media.
History of the international literacy day has influenced the international literacy day
On October 26, 1966, UNESCO declared September 8th as International Literacy Day on October 26, 1966. International Literacy Day has been celebrated around the world each year since 1967.
There has been a theme associated with International Literacy Day in recent years. Some of the themes have been included: Some of the themes have included:
- "Literacy Sustains Development" in 2006, "Literacy Sustains Development"
- "Literacies for the 21st Century," "Literacies for the 21st Century" in 2013
- "Reading the Past, Writing the Future" in 2016: "Reading the Past, Writing the Future" "Reading the Future"
- "Literacy in a Digital Age," "Literacy in a Digital Age" in 2017
- "Literacy and Multilingualism" is the theme of "Literacy and Multilingualism" in 2019
