{"id":62697,"date":"2022-01-30T15:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T09:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=62697"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:28:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:58:56","slug":"international-literacy-day-2019-date-history-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Literacy Day 2024 &#8211; Date, History, Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: 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Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_thought_behind_International_Literacy_Day\" title=\"What is the thought behind International Literacy Day?\">What is the thought behind International Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_theme_of_Literacy_Day_2024\" title=\"What is the theme of Literacy Day 2024?\">What is the theme of Literacy Day 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#How_do_you_celebrate_International_Literacy_Day\" title=\"How do you celebrate International Literacy Day?\">How do you celebrate International Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#How_to_celebrate_literacy\" title=\"How to celebrate literacy?\">How to celebrate literacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_aim_of_Literacy_Day\" title=\"What is the aim of Literacy Day?\">What is the aim of Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_slogan_of_International_Literacy_Day\" title=\"What is the slogan of International Literacy Day?\">What is the slogan of International Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_theme_of_Literacy_Day_in_2024\" title=\"What is the theme of Literacy Day in 2024?\">What is the theme of Literacy Day in 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_theme_of_World_Literacy_Day\" title=\"What is the theme of World Literacy Day?\">What is the theme of World Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#How_to_celebrate_Literacy_Day\" title=\"How to celebrate Literacy Day?\">How to celebrate Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#When_was_International_Literacy_Day_first_observed\" title=\"When was International Literacy Day first observed?\">When was International Literacy Day first observed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#What_is_the_observation_of_International_Literacy_Day\" title=\"What is the observation of International Literacy Day?\">What is the observation of International Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/international-literacy-day\/#Which_of_the_following_days_is_observed_as_World_Literacy_Day\" title=\"Which of the following days is observed as World Literacy Day?\">Which of the following days is observed as World Literacy Day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The International Literacy Day was decided by the UNESCO at 7<sup>th<\/sup> of November in the year 1965 to celebrate it at 8<sup>th<\/sup> of September every year which was celebrated first time in the year 1966. It was started celebrating all over the world to emphasize the great importance of the literacy to the individuals, society and communities.<\/p>\n<p>The day is celebrated specially to rememorize the status of the literacy and adult education to the international community.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_731622\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-731622\" style=\"width: 1640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-731622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59.jpg\" alt=\"International Literacy Day\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CBSE-59-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-731622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">International Literacy Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Literacy_Day_2024\"><\/span>International Literacy Day 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The International Literacy Day was observed on Sunday, 8<sup>th<\/sup> September 2024. The theme for this year\u2019s celebration was \u201cLiteracy and Multilingualism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s celebrations discussed the main attributes of multilingualism in the context of today\u2019s globalized and digitalized world.<\/p>\n<p>A category 4 \u2013 International Congress was held at UNESCO\u2019s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Head Offices at France and Paris on Monday, 9<sup>th<\/sup> September.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO had called for the International Community to attend the \u201cLiteracy and Multilingualism\u201d conference to discuss the role of multilingualism in promoting and sustaining literacy, in today\u2019s shrinking linguistic and cultural differences.<\/p>\n<p>A discussion was made on the formulation of policies for making literacy and multilingualism more effective.<\/p>\n<p>In India, International Literacy Day is celebrated by reaching out to deprived sections of society, mainly the children and making them aware of the advantages of literacy.<\/p>\n<p>Children belonging to the lower strata of society, made posters and banners based on the theme of the celebration. Events were organized by Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and local governments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Literacy_Day_Celebration\"><\/span>International Literacy Day Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the global monitoring report over education it is noted that one among the five man and two third women is illiterate. Some of them have minimum literacy skills, some children are still out of school and some are irregularly attending the school. South and West Asia is noted to have the lowest adult literacy rate of about 58.6%. The countries with the lowest literacy rate are Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.<\/p>\n<p>The day is celebrated having special themes, programs and goals of education all over the world. The theme of year 2007 and 2008 celebration was the Literacy and Health (strong attention over the epidemics to prevent people from the communicable diseases like HIV, Tuberculosis, cholera and Malaria). The theme of the year 2009 and 2010 was the Literacy and Empowerment of women whereas the theme of 2011 and 2012 celebration was the Literacy and Peace.<\/p>\n<p>The importance of celebrating the day is to promote the public consciousness about extraordinary value of written word and requirement to encourage the literate rate of the society. Some of the writers writing to support literacy improvement are Margaret Atwood, Paulo Coelho, Philippe Delerm, Paul Auster, Philippe Claudel, Fatou Diome and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the companies, charity organizations, Global Development Research Center, Rotary International, Montblanc and the National Institute for Literacy are also involved in supporting the social literacy. Literacy shapes the life of human beings as well as builds up their cultural identity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_International_Literacy_Day_is_celebrated\"><\/span>Why International Literacy Day is celebrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Celebrating the International Literacy Day is to promote the human attention towards the literacy and know their rights for social and human development. Literacy is as important as food to be alive and success. It is too necessary to eradicate the poverty, lowering the child mortality, controlling the population growth, attaining the gender equality and etc.<\/p>\n<p>Literacy has the ability to raise the family status and hence the country status. It is celebrated to encourage the people towards getting continuous education and understand their responsibilities for the family, society and the country.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>List of Quotes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/women-empowerment-quotes\/\"><strong>Women Empowerment Quotes \u2013 Quotations by famous people<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/lal-bahadur-shastri-quotes\/\"><strong>Quotes of Lal Bahadur Shastri \u2013 Famous Quotations by Lal Bahadur Shastri<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/education-quotes\/\"><strong>Quotes on Education \u2013 Education Quotations by famous personalities<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/mothers-day-quotes\/\"><strong>Mother\u2019s Day Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/republic-day-quotes\/\"><strong>Republic Day Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-quotes\/\"><strong>Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Slogan and Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/mahatma-gandhi-quotes\/\"><strong>Quotes of Mahatma Gandhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/inspirational-quotes-for-students\/\"><strong>Inspirational Quotes for students<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/20-motivational-quotes-in-english\/\"><strong>20 Motivational Quotes in English<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/love-myself-quotes\/\"><strong>Love Myself Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/friendship-quotes\/\"><strong>Friendship Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/quotes\/good-morning-quotes\/\"><strong>Good Morning Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/quotes\/health-is-wealth-quotes\/\"><strong>Health is Wealth Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/valentines\/valentines-day-quotes\/\"><strong>Valentine Day Quotes<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/slogans\/slogans-on-educate-girl-child\/\"><strong>Slogans on Educate Girl Child<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/topics\/one-word-quotes-for-instagram-facebook-and-twitter-captions\/\"><strong>One Word Quotes for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Captions<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Literacy_Day_Themes\"><\/span>International Literacy Day Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>International Literacy Day celebration takes place on a specific theme of the year in order to make it effective by executing some strategic plan to resolve the problems related to the illiteracy all over the world in many countries. Some of the year wise themes of the International Literacy Day are mentioned below:<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2006 was \u201cLiteracy sustains development\u201d to focus on achieving social progress.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2007 and 2008 was \u201cLiteracy and Health\u201d to focus on literacy and epidemics (communicable diseases like HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, etc).<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2009-2010 was \u201cLiteracy and Empowerment\u201d to focus on gender equality and empowering women.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2011-2012 was \u201cLiteracy and Peace\u201d to focus on importance of literacy for peace.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; The theme for 2013 was \u201cLiteracies for the 21st Century\u201d to promote global literacy.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2014 was \u201cLiteracy and Sustainable Development\u201d to promote sustainable development in the areas of social development, economic growth, and environmental integration.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for 2015 was \u201cLiteracy and Sustainable Societies\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; The theme of 2016 was \u201cReading the Past, Writing the Future\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; The theme of 2017 was \u201cLiteracy in a digital world\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for the international literacy day of 2018 was \u201cLiteracy and skills development\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Theme for the international literacy day 2024 is \u201cLiteracy and Multilingualism\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Literacy_Day_Quotes\"><\/span>International Literacy Day Quotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the bridge from misery to hope.&#8221; \u2013 Kofi Annan<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.&#8221; \u2013 Neil Gaiman<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.&#8221; \u2013 Nelson Mandela<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development.&#8221; \u2013 UNESCO<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.&#8221; \u2013 Frederick Douglass<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.&#8221; \u2013 Joseph Addison<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you\u2019ll go.&#8221; \u2013 Dr. Seuss<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the foundation of all learning.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.&#8221; \u2013 Mason Cooley<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The ability to read is a gift that keeps on giving.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A literate world is a safer, healthier, and more peaceful world.&#8221; \u2013 Irina Bokova<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;There is no friend as loyal as a book.&#8221; \u2013 Ernest Hemingway<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is a bridge to progress.&#8221; \u2013 Kofi Annan<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A good book is an event in my life.&#8221; \u2013 Stendhal<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.&#8221; \u2013 Jim Rohn<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the pathway from poverty to empowerment.&#8221; \u2013 Ban Ki-moon<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books are a uniquely portable magic.&#8221; \u2013 Stephen King<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Learning to read is like learning to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.&#8221; \u2013 Victor Hugo<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the foundation of democracy.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.&#8221; \u2013 Barack Obama<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books are the quietest and most constant of friends.&#8221; \u2013 Charles W. Eliot<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The more you read, the more you know. The more you learn, the more you grow.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A room without books is like a body without a soul.&#8221; \u2013 Cicero<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is not just about reading and writing; it\u2019s about respecting each individual\u2019s right to an education.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.&#8221; \u2013 Mary Schmich<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page.&#8221; \u2013 Rachel Anders<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy unlocks the door to learning.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books train your imagination to think big.&#8221; \u2013 Taylor Swift<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading brings us unknown friends.&#8221; \u2013 Honor\u00e9 de Balzac<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the vehicle that moves societies forward.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A book is a gift you can open again and again.&#8221; \u2013 Garrison Keillor<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the key to unlocking the world.&#8221; \u2013 Oprah Winfrey<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart.&#8221; \u2013 Oprah Winfrey<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the lifeblood of freedom.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.&#8221; \u2013 Victor Hugo<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you.&#8221; \u2013 Carlos Ruiz Zaf\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A book is like a garden, carried in the pocket.&#8221; \u2013 Chinese Proverb<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy empowers individuals, families, and societies.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The greatest gift is a passion for reading.&#8221; \u2013 Elizabeth Hardwick<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.&#8221; \u2013 Plato<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.&#8221; \u2013 Mortimer J. Adler<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the key to a brighter future.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.&#8221; \u2013 James Russell Lowell<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the foundation of all education.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.&#8221; \u2013 George R.R. Martin<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who\u2019ll get me a book I ain\u2019t read.&#8221; \u2013 Abraham Lincoln<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Literacy is the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman, and child can realize his or her full potential.&#8221; \u2013 Kofi Annan<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Books are a uniquely portable magic.&#8221; \u2013 Stephen King<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Reading is the gateway to a world of knowledge and imagination.&#8221; \u2013 Unknown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speech_on_International_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>Speech on International Literacy Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good morning everyone,<\/p>\n<p>Today, we gather to celebrate International Literacy Day, a day dedicated to the importance of literacy in our lives. Literacy is not just about being able to read and write; it is about empowering individuals and communities. It opens doors to knowledge, opportunity, and understanding, helping us to connect with the world around us.<\/p>\n<p>In many parts of the world, being able to read and write is something we might take for granted. But for millions of people, literacy is a challenge. Imagine not being able to read a book, write a letter, or even understand a simple sign. Literacy is a basic human right, and it is essential for personal and social development.<\/p>\n<p>Literacy helps us make informed decisions, improves our health, and allows us to participate fully in society. It is the foundation of education, which in turn leads to economic growth and poverty reduction. When people are literate, they can better support their families, contribute to their communities, and build better futures for themselves and their children.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the progress made over the years, there are still many barriers to achieving universal literacy. Poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to quality education are just a few of the challenges that millions of people face every day. On this International Literacy Day, it is important for us to recognize these challenges and work together to overcome them.<\/p>\n<p>We all have a role to play in promoting literacy. Whether it\u2019s through supporting educational programs, volunteering to teach someone to read, or simply encouraging a love of reading in our own homes, every effort counts.<\/p>\n<p>Let us also remember that literacy is not just about reading and writing, but about understanding and communicating. In our digital age, literacy includes digital literacy\u2014knowing how to use technology to access information, solve problems, and communicate effectively.<\/p>\n<p>On this International Literacy Day, let us renew our commitment to ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live or what their circumstances, has the opportunity to become literate. Let us work together to create a world where everyone can enjoy the benefits of literacy\u2014a world where everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Literacy_Day_FAQs\"><\/span>International Literacy Day FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_International_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>What is the purpose of International Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIts purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for everyone.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_celebrate_World_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>How to celebrate World Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can celebrate by reading, participating in literacy events, or helping others learn to read.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_thought_behind_International_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>What is the thought behind International Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe day emphasizes the power of literacy to improve lives and communities.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_theme_of_Literacy_Day_2024\"><\/span>What is the theme of Literacy Day 2024?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe theme focuses on 'Promoting Digital Literacy for a Better Future.'\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_celebrate_International_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>How do you celebrate International Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrate by engaging in reading activities or supporting literacy programs.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_celebrate_literacy\"><\/span>How to celebrate literacy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrate by reading books, sharing stories, or teaching someone to read.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_aim_of_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>What is the aim of Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe aim is to promote literacy as a fundamental human right.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_slogan_of_International_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>What is the slogan of International Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe slogan is 'Literacy for All.'\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_theme_of_Literacy_Day_in_2024\"><\/span>What is the theme of Literacy Day in 2024?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 2024 theme is 'Promoting Digital Literacy for a Better Future.'\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_theme_of_World_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>What is the theme of World Literacy Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe theme for World Literacy Day 2024 is 'Promoting Digital Literacy.'\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_celebrate_Literacy_Day\"><\/span>How to celebrate 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