Alberta Human Rights Information Service September 8, 2009
Promoting human rights and learning on International Literacy Day, September 8th
International Literacy Day, celebrated on September 8, 2009, focuses this year on the empowering role of literacy and its importance for participation, citizenship and development. International Literacy Day was established in 1965 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and is celebrated around the world. On International Literacy Day, Albertans are reminded of the significant value of learning to personal as well as societal development. Governments, business, non-governmental organizations, communities and individuals are encouraged to play an active role in improving the literacy skills of Albertans. Visit the UNESCO website to learn more about International Literacy Day.
In support of International Literacy Day and this year’s theme, the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission partnered with the Government of Alberta ministries of Advanced Education and Technology and Employment and Immigration to create three Learning is a Human Right posters. The posters promote learning as central to building strong and vibrant communities that value human rights, diversity and inclusion. They each include links to guide Albertans to information about the Commission’s programs and services as well as the literacy and employment programs and services of the Government of Alberta. The resources are intended to support efforts to promote learning and literacy in Alberta. The posters are an initiative of the Canadian Council on Learning, in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and were developed following a nation-wide design competition.
View the posters and order copies online.
Commission plain language publication helps Albertans understand their human rights
The Commission recognizes the importance of increasing understanding of human rights and provides Albertans with resources and tools to learn about human rights in Alberta, including publications written in plain language. The Commission publication Human rights in Alberta is written in plain language and is of particular interest to adults who are improving their English reading skills. It provides Albertans with easy-to-understand information about Alberta’s human rights legislation and about the services offered by the Commission. Read more and link to the publication, audio version, and teaching notes. Learn more about the Commission’s resources and education services.
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