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International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education

Date
8 Sep 1966
Updated
30 Sep 2019
International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education

International literacy Day was first celebrated in 1966. This day is meant to raise awareness in countries all over the world about the high levels of illiteracy. Projects and activities that promote literacy are planned and carried out all over the world on this day. According to UNESCO, “a literate person is one who can, with understanding, both read and write a short statement relevant to routine life, and capable of analytical understanding of men’s condition in the world.”

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  1. 01MontBlanc, 2009. ‘South Africa Celebrates World Literacy Day ;from UNICEF South Africa[online]. Available at www.unicef.org[Accessed 25 July 2011]
  2. 02Altius Directory, 2011.‘International Literacy Day 2011’ from Altius Directory: Exploring Heights [online] Available at www.altiusdirectory.com [Accessed 25 July 2011]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, August 31). International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0068052

South African History Online (2011) 'International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education', South African History Online, 31 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0068052 (Accessed: 9 August 2026).

South African History Online, International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0068052, (accessed 9 August 2026).

"International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education." South African History Online, 31 Aug. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0068052. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education." South African History Online. August 31, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0068052.

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