By Abdi Ali
Published June 13, 2024
UNESCO has launch of the call for applications and nominations for its UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2024 on the theme, ‘Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace’.
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“Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. More than 500 projects and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been awarded these prestigious Prizes, through which UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies,” UNESCO says. “All applications will go through a nomination process by the National Commissions for UNESCO or an NGO maintaining official relations with UNESCO.”
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An applicant can request the access to the online application form.
The deadline for candidates to submit applications to nominating entities is July 5, 2024 and the deadline for nominating entities to submit their nominations to UNESCO is July 19, 2024.
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Any enquiries with regard to the application and nomination process should be addressed to the Secretariat of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, located within the Section of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development of the UNESCO Education Sector (phone: +33 1 45 68 08 59; e-mail: literacyprizes@unesco.org).