Call for Nomination: 2020 UNESCO International Literary Prize for Innovation in Literacy. – BusinessTrumpet News

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Design in Design Innovation | 0 Comments

Application Deadline:July 12th 2020(midnight, Paris time).

UNESCO has now opened its call for applications and nominations for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. This year UNESCO will reward five individuals or organizations around the world for their outstanding projects that promote literacy within the theme ‘Teaching and learning literacy: the role of educators and changing pedagogies’.

This year’s thematic focus is highlighting teachers who are at the
frontline of delivering literacy learning, and their contribution to
promoting youth and adult literacy, linked to target 4.6 of the
Sustainable Development Goal on Education (SDG4), where literacy is
perceived as a continuum developed throughout life.

Since 1967, the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded
excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 495 projects
and programmes around the world have already received recognition and
support for their excellent work.

Governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals who
promote literacy through projects and programmes are welcome 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.

Candidates can submit their applications through the online platform. Details about the application and nomination process are on the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes’ website.

National Commissions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in
official partnership with UNESCO are encouraged to nominate individuals,
institutions and organizations who are making outstanding contributions
to promoting literacy and who request a nomination.

Application Procedure

Deadline for candidates to submit applications to nominating entities: 28 June 2020 (midnight, Paris time).

Deadline for nominating entities to submit their nominations to UNESCO: 12 July 2020 (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 select the finalists to be awarded at
the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September).

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