World Book and Copyright Day 2022:

 World Book and Copyright Day 2022: 

World Book and Copyright Day: Amidst COVID-19 most of the schools and colleges around the world was closed. Therefore, this the time to use the power of books in combating isolation, reinforcing ties between people, expanding our horizons by using mind and creativity. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on 23 April to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. 

World Book and Copyright Day : 

It is also known as World Book Day. The day is celebrated by UNESCO and other related organisations across the world to honour authors, books, to promote the art of reading etc.

World Book and Copyright Day : History

UNESCO has selected 23rd April as World Book Day to pay tribute to great literary figures including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. In 1995, this date was finalized by the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris, to pay tribute and honor authors and books worldwide.

World Book and Copyright Day 2022 : Theme

" Read, so you never feel low" ..

What is Copyright?

It is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving authors or creators of original work exclusive rights usually for a limited time. Basically, it is the right to copy. It also gives the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work and other, related rights. So, it is an intellectual property form.

World Book and Copyright Day: Purpose

On this occasion, worldwide tribute is given to books and authors and also to encourage people to discover the pleasure of reading. This will generate respect for those who have made irreplaceable contributions to social and cultural progress. The UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance is awarded. Also, this day will increase understanding among people regarding copyright laws and other measures to protect intellectual copyright. No doubt this day become a platform for people across the world and especially the stakeholders of the book industry including authors, publishers, teachers, librarians, public and private institutions, humanitarian NGOs, and the mass media to come together to promote literacy and help everyone to have access to educational resources.

World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrations

This day celebrations focus on literature and reading particularly emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting Indigenous languages. UNESCO has been effectively committed towards indigenous people since the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in September 2007 and continues to work towards better recognition of their rights. UNESCO also supports local communities to promote and preserve their knowledge and language. Knowledge is never waste, and it is said that the book brings people together around a story and a common heritage while revealing their specificity through different cultures, identities, and languages. To maintain the celebrations of books and reading, the World Book Capital is selected by UNESCO and other organisations representing publishers, booksellers, and libraries etc.

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