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International Literacy Day celebrations in Mexico
Overview
Mexico hosted global celebrations in Chiapas to commemorate the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day. Organized by UNESCO and the Mexican government, the event focused on the theme ‘Literacy for People, Planet, and Prosperity.’
Discussions centered on the evolving definition of literacy, which now includes digital skills, artificial intelligence, data literacy, and environmental awareness. Representatives, including UNESCO Assistant Director General Dr. Fatima bint Ibrahim Al-Ruways, emphasized the need for a shared competency framework and the integration of indigenous languages and community knowledge into education.
During the proceedings, UNESCO presented the 2026 International Literacy Prizes, including the Rey Sejong Literacy Prize awarded to Colombia’s ‘Escuelas LEO’ program. Additional activities included meetings with officials from Mali, Gabon, and Madagascar to discuss digital transformation and education quality, as well as community awareness events in Campeche.
Entities
UNESCO · Mexico · Fatima bint Ibrahim Al-Ruways · UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education · Chiapas
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesMexico hosts global International Literacy Day celebrations
Mexico hosted the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day in Chiapas, featuring UNESCO prize ceremonies and discussions on digital literacy and indigenous language integration.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesUNESCO Regional Center joins global literacy conference in Mexico
The UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education joined a global literacy conference in Mexico, advocating for digital, AI, and environmental literacy skills.
Sources
annahar-news.com · diariodelsur.com.co · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co · hsbnoticias.com · ien.sa · ncscampeche.com · okazalyoum.com