World Book Day and Copyright April 23, 2025

Jakarta – World Book and Copyright Day or also known as World Book Day is commemorated every year on April 23. This international warning was held by UNESCO to promote interest in reading, publication and copyright. The day of the book and copyright of the world was reported by the UNESCO website, and is a celebration to promote pleasure over books and reading. Each year, on April 23, the celebration worldwide is held to recognize the importance of books as a liaison between the past and the future, the intergenerational bridge and cross -culturally. Browse to continue with the UNESCO content and international organizations representing three main sectors of the book industry – Publishers, Book Sellers and Libraries, which for a year select the World Book Capital. Cities named the capital of the UNESCO World Book are obliged to promote and read books for all ages and groups, inside and borderline, and to organize program activities throughout the year. In 1995, the UNESCO General Conference chose April 23 as the World Book Day and Copyright. This is to give respect to books and writers all over the world by encouraging everyone to access books. In addition, April 23 is also a symbolic date in the literature world. This date is the date of the death of various prominent writers, such as William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Books, in different forms, allow us to learn and continue to get information. Books entertain and help us to understand the world. To maximize books to maximize its potential, books must reflect the diversity of languages ​​in the world. Therefore, as part of the international decade of the usual language (Idil) introduced in 2022, UNESCO supports the publication of books in use language and regional languages. Director -General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, erected Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) as the capital of the World Book Capital) for 2025. The year of celebration begins on April 23, 2025 on Book Day and World Copyright. UNESCO and the World Capital City Advisory Committee praised the Rio de Janeiro demonstration of the importance of his literary heritage, along with the vision and action plans that were clearly determined to promote literature, sustainable publication and read among young people using digital technology. This is the first time the Portuguese City City has been named the capital of the world book. In accordance with the priorities expressed in the Bill of the Capital of the World Book, Rio de Janeiro understands that the project has the ability to influence social change by, for example, literacy, education and poverty alleviation – and the benefits of sustainable economy related to the objectives of the sustainable development of the United Nations. (KNY/IDN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here