'International Literacy Day' (International Literacy Day 2024) is celebrated every year on 8 September all over the world. For your information, let us tell you that the development of any country depends on how educated the people living there are. In such a situation, 'International Literacy Day' is celebrated with the aim of making people aware about literacy. In such a situation, today on the occasion of 'International Literacy Day', let us know how this day started? And important things to it.

Why do we celebrate 'International Literacy Day'?

According to the information received, education is the fundamental right of every citizen in many countries of the world including India. In such a situation, the main objective of International Literacy Day is to make every citizen of the country aware to get education. In India, the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' has been run by the central government for the last several years in this direction and this campaign has done commendable work in the direction of literacy.

how did this day start

Let us tell you, the roots of 'International Literacy Day' are linked to the World Conference of Education Ministers on the Eradication of Illiteracy held in Tehran, Iran in 1965. This conference gave birth to the idea of ​​promoting literacy at the global level. After this, UNESCO officially declared September 8 as 'International Literacy Day' during its 14th General Conference in 1966.

A year later, on September 8, 1967, the world celebrated this special day for the first time, which started an important global observance. Since then, 'International Literacy Day' is celebrated every year on September 8 to remind policymakers, practitioners and the public of the importance of literacy in building a more literate, just, peaceful and sustainable society.

What is the theme of this year 2024?

This year International Literacy Day will be organized under the theme “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace”. This year the theme of International Literacy Day has been decided as “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace”. The global celebration will be held on 9 and 10 September 2024 in Yaounde, Cameroon.