Importance
of World International Literacy Day.
World
Literacy Day- A World Ahead
“Education is not preparation for life; Education is life
itself.” – John Dewey
With
no boundaries or limitation, the only thing that can make you a diamond from
coal is Education. There is nothing as powerful as education and we should
celebrate the day to revise the goals of distributing this power.
Every year, the World Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8, 2016. This year, UNESCO is celebrating the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day with the quote “Reading the Past, Writing the Future”. This day was is celebrated all around the world to spread awareness about the importance of the literacy to individuals, society, and communities.
Every year, the World Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8, 2016. This year, UNESCO is celebrating the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day with the quote “Reading the Past, Writing the Future”. This day was is celebrated all around the world to spread awareness about the importance of the literacy to individuals, society, and communities.
UNESCO
Director-General Irina Bokova said, “The world has changed since 1966, but our
determination to offer every woman and man with the capacities, skills, and
opportunities to become everything they wish, in respect and dignity, remains
as firm as ever. Literacy is a foundation to build a more sustainable future
for all.”
As
per the report of the global monitoring, it has been observed that one among
every 5 men and two third women are illiterate. Hence, to increase the literacy
rate World Literacy Day is celebrated.
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