List of international literacy prizes
This list of international literacy prizes is an index to articles about notable international prizes for promoting literacy. They are awarded by UNESCO and other organizations.[1]
| Prize | Sponsor | Notes | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadezhda K. Krupskaya literacy prize | UNESCO | Sponsored by the government of the Soviet Union | 1970 - 1992 |
| ILA literacy awards | International Literacy Association | Various categories | 1979 - Present |
| Noma Literacy Prize | UNESCO | Noma Prize for group or individual who has done most to combat illiteracy | 1980 - Present |
| King Sejong Literacy Prize | UNESCO | For institutions, organizations or individuals for their contribution to the fight against illiteracy | 1989 - Present |
| The Malcolm Adiseshiah International Literacy Prize | UNESCO | Organizations or individuals displaying outstanding merit and achieving particularly effective results in contributing to the fight for literacy | 1998 - Present |
| Confucius Prize for Literacy | UNESCO | Outstanding individuals, governments or governmental agencies and NGOs working in literacy serving rural adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls | 2005 - Present |
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References[edit]
- ^ "UNESCO Prizes". UNESCO. Retrieved 2012-09-04.