Application Deadline: 16 June 2019 (midnight, Paris time).
UNESCO is calling for applications and nominations for the 2019 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, which this year will award outstanding programmes and individuals who promote literacy around the world within the theme of ‘Literacy and Multilingualism’.
Since 1967, the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded
excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 490 projects
and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations
and individuals around the world have already received recognition and
support for their excellent work.
The promotion of multilingualism as an asset for both literacy and
educational development in general and more particularly Sustainable
Development Goal 4 (SDG4) and its target 4.6 in terms of inclusivity
quality and expanding access. Multilingual education facilitates access
to education while promoting equity for populations speaking minority
and/or indigenous languages, especially girls and women.
Through two prestigious Prizes, UNESCO supports effective literacy
practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies to
close the literacy gap of approximately 750 millions of people.
UNESCO distinguishes between two Literacy Prizes which are given to five laureates:
The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2 awards), was
established in 1989 and is supported by the Government of the Republic
of Korea. It gives special consideration to programmes that focus on the
development and use of mother-tongue literacy education and training.
The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards), was
established in 2005, and is supported by the Government of the People’s
Republic of China. This Prize recognizes programmes that promote adult
literacy, especially in rural areas and for out-of-school youth,
particularly girls and women.
Each of the prize 0winners receives a medal, a diploma and US$20,000.
Requirements
Governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals are
kindly invited to apply. All applications should be submitted to
nominating entities, such as the National Commission for UNESCO in the country of the programme, or an NGO that is in an official partnership with UNESCO. Applications can be submitted via the online platform, detailed information about the application and nomination process is to be found on the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes’ website.
All programmes and projects must meet the selection criteria in order to be taken into consideration.
Concerned governments of UNESCO Member States and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO are encouraged
to take into account individuals, institutions and organizations who
have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of literacy and
requested a nomination.
The deadline for submitting applications for nominations: 16 June 2019 (midnight, Paris time).
The deadline for nominating entities to submit their nominations to UNESCO: 23 June 2019 (midnight, Paris time).
The nominations will be assessed by an independent International Jury, composed of five experts on the basis of the selection criteria.
Based on the recommendations of the International Jury, the
Director-General of UNESCO will be select the finalists to award the
Prizes at the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September).
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2019