The correct answer is: A. United Nations Literacy Decade.
The United Nations declared 1994-2004 as the United Nations Literacy Decade. The Decade was launched on 8 September 1994, the International Literacy Day, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Decade aimed to promote literacy as a fundamental human right and as a key to sustainable development.
The Decade was based on the recognition that literacy is essential for individuals and societies to achieve their full potential. Literacy is a key to economic development, social progress, and environmental sustainability. It is also a key to peace and security.
The Decade was a success in raising awareness of the importance of literacy and in mobilizing resources for literacy programs. However, there is still much work to be done to achieve universal literacy.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B is incorrect because the First International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People was 1995-2004.
- Option C is incorrect because the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism was 1978-1988.
- Option D is incorrect because the International Decade for Nature Disaster Reduction was 1990-1999.