Every year on 8 September, International Literacy Day is celebrated around the world to advocate and bring awareness to the importance of promoting literacy and closing the literacy gap.
This page will feature a selection of events and celebrations that will be taking place around the world on 8 September.
If you are preparing an event and wish to appear on this list, please contact UNESCO at ild-celebrations@unesco.org with the following information:
- Title of event
- Date
- Language
- Postal Address
- Short description
- Link to a website for more information