World Book and Copyright Day 2025 Highlights Literature's Role in Achieving SDGs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Book and Copyright Day |
| Date | April 23rd each year |
| Established by | UNESCO (1995) |
| 2025 Theme | "The Role of Literature in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" |
| Symbolic Date | Commemorates the anniversaries of William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega |
| Purpose | Promote reading, writing, and awareness of intellectual property rights through copyright laws |
| Focus Areas | Literature's role in addressing global issues: poverty, hunger, inequality |
| Global Celebrations | Book fairs, author readings, workshops, storytelling sessions, discussions on copyright, and literacy-promoting events |
| Key Activities | Collaboration among schools, libraries, bookstores, and cultural institutions |
| Significance | Encourages global readership, cultural diversity, multilingualism, and understanding through literature |