UNESCO International Literacy Prizes

Call for candidatures to the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2009: deadline 30 June UNESCO has launched the call for nominations to the 2009 edition of the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. In compliance with the United Nations Literacy Decade s biennial calendar for 2009-2010, the special theme is Literacy and Empowerment . International Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining formal consultative relations with the Organization are invited to solicit and submit applications.This year, the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes consist of four awards, with a total value of US$80,000." The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2 awards)" The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (2 awards)Please note that a complete application should include:1. The questionnaire duly completed http://www.unesco.org/education/literacyprizes/submissionform.doc2. The written recommendation by the Government of a Member State or by an International Non-governmental Organization (INGO) maintaining formal relations with UNESCO3. Accompanying supportive material (samples of learning material, videos etc.)You will find below links to the electronic version of the Guide, the questionnaire to be completed and returned to the UNESCO Literacy Prizes Secretariat.The Guide for applicants http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001823/182376E.pdf The questionnaire to be filled by applicantshttp://www.unesco.org/education/literacyprizes/submissionform.doc For further information visit the Literacy Prizes web pageswww.unesco.org/education/en/literacy/prizesContact of the secretariat: literacyprizes@unesco.org Applicants files should reach the UNESCO Secretariat no later than 30 June 2009. Applicants are highly encouraged to send their files in electronic format. We remain at your disposal for any further information you may require. (Tel: + 33 1 45 68 09 52; E mail: literacyprizes@unesco.org; Website: www.unesco.org/education/literacyThe UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Secretariat