- BIST10012,151-0.94%
- USD49.220.00%
- EUR55.21+0.28%
- GOLD4,195.90-0.48%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,797-1.05%
- October 13, 202619°
- BIST10012,151-0.94%
- USD49.220.00%
- EUR55.21+0.28%
- GOLD4,195.90-0.48%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,797-1.05%
- October 13, 202619°
Since 2018, 471,734 women have learned to read and write under Turkey’s Literacy Mobilization
Since 2018, 471,734 women have learned to read and write under the Literacy Mobilization. During the same period, 1,965,802 people attended the courses offered, while 1,017,631 trainees received certificates of achievement.
September 8 has been observed as International Literacy Day since 1967, following a decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO considers literacy a fundamental human right and highlights its importance for mutual understanding, social cohesion and peace.
Efforts to increase adult literacy rates in Türkiye gained momentum after the Literacy Mobilization Circular was published on February 5, 2018. Launched under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife, Emine Erdoğan, the mobilization aimed to direct citizens who could not read or write to courses and provide them with primary-level education.
More than 1.9 million people attended the courses
Under the mobilization, 1,965,802 people attended adult literacy courses opened since 2018. Of these trainees, 1,017,631 successfully completed their education and became eligible to receive certificates.
A total of 744,303 participants completed the Adult First-Stage Literacy Instruction and Basic Education Program and received literacy certificates. Another 273,328 trainees who completed Adult Second-Stage Basic Education reached the primary education level.
Over the past year, a total of 141,529 people attended adult literacy courses, including 100,003 women and 41,526 men.
The number of women unable to read or write declined
In 2018, the number of women over the age of 15 in Türkiye who could not read or write was recorded at 1,872,141. Since then, 471,734 women have learned to read and write, reducing the number to 1,400,407.
The total number of people over the age of 15 in Türkiye who could not read or write stood at 2,330,640 a year before the mobilization and was recorded at 2,197,257 in 2018.
Educational materials were developed
During the mobilization, a series of literacy instruction videos consisting of 65 episodes was prepared. In addition, three literacy instruction programs and six literacy education materials were developed and distributed to trainees free of charge.
The courses aim to help participants speak Turkish well, acquire basic arithmetic and civic knowledge, and gain the essential knowledge, skills and behaviors required for daily life.
Stay Updated with The Turkiye Times
Subscribe to be informed about special news, developments and announcements. We will keep you informed.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy
