INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

Sept. 8, 2020

Countries across the world are celebrating International Literacy Day on September 8, 2020.

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International Literacy Day-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.
This day was declared International Literacy Day by UNESCO on 26th October 1966 at the 14th Session of UNESCO's General Conference.
It was celebrated for the first time in 1967 and its main aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

Source : All India Radio

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