2009 - The Power of Literacy
Poster 2009
This year, International Literacy Day put the spotlight on the empowering role of literacy and its importance for participation, citizenship and social development. Literacy and Empowerment is the theme for the 2009-2010 biennium of the United Nations Literacy Decade.
Related Links
Message from Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO
UN Secretary-General message for International Literacy Day
Message from the Holy See (in French)
UN chief calls for greater commitment to boost literacy on International day
World Association of News Papers Presse Release (WAN)
Interview with Dr Lalage J. Bown
The Programme (UNESCO Paris headquarters)
Contact: literacy(at)unesco.org