International Decades, a feature of United Nations activity since 1985, are designed to draw attention to issues of global significance and encourage co-operation and international action. Two new Decades, coordinated by UNESCO, are of direct relevance to EFA: the United Nations Literacy Decade 2003-12 and the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005-14.
Literacy and Sustainable Development The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Literacy Decade at its 56th session in 2001 and charged UNESCO with co-ordinating activities at the international level. >> More info >> Visit the website
