Pakistan marks the 60th International Literacy Day
Pakistan marked the 60th International Literacy Day in 2026 with activities across the country. UNESCO’s Pakistan office said the events treated literacy as a basic right and a condition for participation in community life.
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More than 200 representatives gathered at Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad to mark the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day, according to UNESCO’s 30 September account. Public bodies, educators and development partners discussed coordinating literacy efforts.
The National Commission for Human Development launched its Each One, Teach One mobile application at the event. It supports volunteers teaching non-literate youth and adults in their communities. JICA also presented its AQAL project, which expands flexible, non-formal learning pathways for underserved children.
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UNESCO account: Pakistan marks the 60th International Literacy Day
The National Commission for Human Development launched its Each One, Teach One mobile application at the event. It supports volunteers teaching non-literate youth and adults in their communities. JICA also presented its AQAL project, which expands flexible, non-formal learning pathways for underserved children.
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