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Published: 19 May 2020
UNESCO is calling for applications and nominations for its two prestigious International Literacy Prizes for the 2020 edition.
UNESCO has now opened its call for applications and nominations for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. This year UNESCO will reward five individuals or organizations around the world for their outstanding projects that promote literacy within the theme ‘Teaching and learning literacy: the role of educators and changing pedagogies’.
2020 thematic focus: “Teaching and learning literacy: The role of educators and changing pedagogies”.
This year’s thematic focus is highlighting teachers who are at the frontline of delivering literacy learning, and their contribution to promoting youth and adult literacy, linked to target 4.6 of the Sustainable Development Goal on Education (SDG4), where literacy is perceived as a continuum developed throughout life.
| Application Deadline | June 28, 2020 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | UNESCO |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Each of the five prizewinners receives a medal, a diploma and US$20.000.
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are awarded in an official ceremony on the occasion of the International Literacy Day.
Candidates should take into account this year’s theme – literacy and Multilingualism – and also consider the special focus of each Prize.
Governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals are kindly invited to apply. All applications should be submitted to nominating entities, such as the National Commission for UNESCO in the country of the programme, or an NGO that is in an official partnership with UNESCO. Applications can be submitted via the online platform, detailed information about the application and nomination process is to be found on the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes’ website.
For more details, visit UNESCO website