The 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prize is currently seeking nominations from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Six people or groups will receive a medal, a certificate, and $30,000 each as part of this distinguished award for their exceptional initiatives that support literacy development.
We give a thorough rundown of the program in this page, along with specific details and the application procedure. Nominations for the 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are now being accepted by UNESCO. Professionals in literacy education are invited to apply, and nomination organizations are urged to suggest nominees worldwide.
“Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace” is the theme for this year.
The subject emphasizes the value of multilingualism in the modern world by showing how a multilingual approach based on a first language may reinforce communal identities and collective histories while also fostering mutual understanding and tolerance.
Eligibility Criteria:
All governments are eligible to apply.
- Non-governmental entities
- People
- Through their initiatives and programs, eligible participants should support the growth and advancement of literacy education.
Benefits:
The King Sejong Literacy Prize (three prizes) from UNESCO:
- Founded in 1989
- backed by the Republic of Korea’s government
- Every winner is given:
- A medal
- A certificate
- $20,000.
The three prizes of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy:
- Founded in 2005
- backed by the People’s Republic of China’s government
- Every winner is given:
- A medal
- A certificate
- $30,000.
Deadline: July 19, 2024
