By Ermeya Afshain

Rapidly changing global context took a brand new meaning over the past years, hampering the progress of world literary efforts. within the aftermath of the pandemic, nearly 24 million learners might never return to formal education, out of which, 11 million are projected to be girls and young women. to make sure nobody is left behind, we want to complement and transform the present learning spaces through an integrated approach and enable literacy learning within the perspective of lifelong learning.

This year’s International Literacy Day are celebrated worldwide under the theme, Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces and can be a chance to rethink the elemental importance of literacy learning spaces to create resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.
At the worldwide level, a two-day hybrid international event are going to be organized on 8 and 9 September 2022, in Côte d’Ivoire. The International Literacy Day global celebration lies at the guts of regional, country and native levels. As such, this year's outstanding programmes and literacy practices are going to be announced through the 2022 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes award ceremony.
At the worldwide level, a two-day hybrid international event are organized on 8 and 9 September 2022, in Côte d’Ivoire. The International Literacy Day global celebration lies at the guts of regional, country and native levels. As such, this year's outstanding programmes and literacy practices are announced through the 2022 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes award ceremony.

School closures and disruptions caused by the pandemic have likely driven learning losses and drop-outs. This is especially true for vulnerable populations. (...) Through the celebration of International Literacy Day, UNESCO calls on all actors in the field of education and beyond to re-think the role of literacy.

The theme for 2022 is; “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces; Exploring Opportunities and Possibilities.”

The first International Literacy Day was celebrated in 1967 and the tradition has been held annually for 50 years. Since 1967, the International Literacy Festival has been held annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. has been held in UNESCO notes a positive trend in increasing literacy among children, but the same cannot be said for the adult population. Despite progress, literacy persists and today at least 773 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy.