UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2025

Call for UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2025 is open now!!!

Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. 512 projects and programs undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been recognized. Through these prestigious Prizes, UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies. This year’s theme “Promoting literacy in the digital era” emphasizes the importance of equipping individuals with the critical skills needed to navigate an increasingly digitized world. As digital technologies reshape how we communicate, learn, and work, literacy has become more essential than ever for personal empowerment and social inclusion.

Currently, there are two UNESCO International Literacy Prizes:

• The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (3 awards)
  Established in 1989, with the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea, it gives special consideration to mother language-based literacy development. Each prize winner receives a medal, a diploma and US$20.000.
• The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards)
  Established in 2005, with the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, it gives special consideration to functional literacy, leveraging technological environments, in support of adults in rural areas and out-of-school youth. Each prize winner receives a medal, a diploma and US$30.000. The purpose of the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy is to reward the outstanding efforts of individuals, institutions, organizations or other entities for their contribution to the promotion of literacy, including functional literacy, leveraging technological environments, in support of adults in rural areas and out-of-school youth.  The Prize will contribute to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. The Prize will reward in particular activities that are innovative and/or have far-reaching sustainable impact.

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The prizes aim to promote literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning, equity, and sustainable development, especially in light of ongoing global challenges. Despite progress, over 754 million youth and adults still lack basic literacy skills, and millions of children remain out of school or struggle with reading and numeracy.