International Literacy Day 2017 Focuses on 'Literacy in a Digital World’
- Literacy is required to promote awareness on digital technologies among people.
- As a part of International Literacy Day 2017 celebrations, UNESCO will also confer International Literacy Awards 2017.
The world is celebrating International Literacy Day on September 8, 2017, with the theme of ‘Literacy in Digital World’. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) observes International Literacy Day every year. The focus area is on literary skills that people need to navigate towards digital-mediated societies. NGOs, colleges, universities and different organisations celebrate International Literacy Day every year and play a vital role in bringing awareness of literacy in the society.
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UNESCO is also organising an International Literacy Awards ceremony as a part of International Literacy Day 2017 to recognise and reward best digital literacy practices across the world.
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Literacy in a Digital World – Theme of International Literacy Day 2017
- Today, digital technologies are transforming the way people live, work, socialise and learn everywhere at a record speed.
- UNESCO aims to improve all aspects of lives of people including access to information, mode of work, industrial production, social services, networking and knowledge management.
- People who do not have enough access to digital technologies and knowledge and the required competencies and skills to navigate them may end up being marginalised in highly digital driven societies.
- Literacy is an essential skill that makes people come up with digital technologies.
- UNESCO will also focus on challenges and opportunities in promoting literacy.
According to UNESCO, more than 750 million adults lack basic literacy skills, which is why it aims to address the issue by 2030.