News: Literacy
UN Day Celebrations in Bonn
Nov 13, 2012
UIL participated in the 2012 UN Day Germany, held on the market square in Bonn.more
The 2012 International LitCam Conference
Oct 23, 2012
The Seventh International Literacy Campaign (LitCam) Conference took place on 8 and 9 October 2012 in the context of the Frankfurt Book Fair.more
Libraries for Lifelong Learning
Oct 15, 2012
The annual World Library and Information Congress – organised by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the leading international ...more
Production of a manual on the training system of teachers in basic education
Oct 08, 2012
In the framework of the second phase of the production of a manual on the training system for teachers in basic education, UNESCO Accra (Ghana), in collaboration with ...more
High-level group of experts on literacy recommends addressing literacy challenge in Europe with a lifelong learning approach
Oct 04, 2012
As part of its responsibilities during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the government of Cyprus organised a conference on literacy in September. This is the first time that a country who has assumed the EU Presidency has decided to prioritise the issue of literacy.more
Launch of a new mailing list to promote exchanges on literacy and basic skills
Oct 04, 2012
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has just opened a mailing list on literacy and basic skills. The objectives are: ...more
Literacy programmes in UIL’s LitBase win 2012 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
Sep 21, 2012
UNESCO is committed to supporting effective literacy policies and programmes. To that effect, the Organisation honours excellence and innovation in the field of literacy throughout the world. Every year, on the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September), UNESCO awards the International...more
High-Level International Round Table on Literacy at UNESCO Headquarters to mobilise for EFA Goal 4
Sep 21, 2012
On 6 and 7 September, as part of the celebrations for International Literacy Day (8 September), representatives from those 41 countries that face the largest literacy challenges, including 14 ministers and vice-ministers of education, attended a high-level event in Paris titled “Reaching the 2015...more
UIL plans activities for International Literacy Day and the run-up to it
Sep 03, 2012
UIL is planning a number of activities for International Literacy Day (8 September) and the days leading up to it. In 2012, the theme ...more
2012 International Literacy Day
Aug 21, 2012
The new 2012 International Literacy Day page is now available on the updated UNESCO Literacy Portal. more