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2015 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes

UNESCO is committed to making available knowledge on effective literacy policies and programmes around the world. To promote excellence and innovation in the field of literacy, the organization recognizes the work of institutions, organizations and individuals whose efforts contribute to the promotion of dynamic literate societies. On the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September), UNESCO awards the International Literacy Prizes to programmes implemented by governments and civil society. The focus for 2015 is on "Literacy and Sustainable Societies".

For the past years, the Effective Literacy and Numeracy Practices Database has featured the winners of the UNESCO Literacy Prizes to disseminate successful programmes and inspire providers and policy makers. Currently, there are two distinct UNESCO Literacy Prizes: the UNESCO King Sejong Prize (2 laureates) and the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 laureates). This year's UNESCO Literacy Prizes Laureates are:

Open School Programme - National Institute of Education (Sri Lanka), receiver of the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize	Alphabetizing People Deprived of Liberty - Juan Luis Vives School of Valparaiso (Chile), receiver of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy
Literacy in Local Language, Springboard for Gender Equality - Associacão Progresso (Mozambique), receiver of the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize	Asa Sekoly Avotra Malagasy- Platform of Associations in Charge of ASAMA and Post-ASAMA (Madagascar), receiver of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy
Romano Barardo (Romanies - the gardeners) (Slovakia) - Svatobor, receiver of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy