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UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy

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The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy recognizes the activities of outstanding individuals, governments or governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in literacy serving rural adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls. The Prize was established in 2005 through the support of the Government of the People's Republic of China in honour of the great Chinese scholar Confucius. It is part of the International Literacy Prizes, which UNESCO awards every year in recognition of excellence and inspiring experiences in the field of literacy throughout the world. The Confucius Prize offers two awards of US$20,000 each, a medal and a diploma, as well as a study visit to literacy project sites in China.

The Prize is open to institutions, organizations or individuals displaying outstanding merit in literacy, achieving particularly effective results and promoting innovative approaches. The selection of prizewinners is made by an International Jury appointed by UNESCO's Director-General, which meets in Paris once a year. The Prize is awarded at an official ceremony held for that purpose at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on the occasion of International Literacy Day (8 September).

Recipients of the Prize by year

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 Laureates of UNESCO Literacy Prizes". UNESCO. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  2. ^ "2018 Laureates of UNESCO Literacy Prizes". UNESCO. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  3. ^ UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2016 Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  4. ^ 2015 UNESCO Literacy Prizes go to organizations in Chile, Madagascar, Mozambique, Slovakia and Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
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