The “Bilingual Literacy for Life” program of the Institute for the Education of Adults in Mexico has won one of the two awards of the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize. The program was recognized for its impact in reducing illiteracy among indigenous peoples, especially women; for improving indigenous people’s ability to exercise their rights and for providing a strong example to other multicultural and multilingual communities and countries in attaining social cohesion.
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are awarded every year in recognition of excellence and innovation in literacy throughout the world.
