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.
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.| 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 |
See also
References
- "UNESCO Prizes". UNESCO. Retrieved 2012-09-04.