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Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Literacy Decade, recognized by the UN?

Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Literacy Decade, recognized by the UN? Correct Answer 2003 - 2012

UNESCO's Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE) is a global strategic framework for the implementation of United Nations Literacy Decade (2003 – 2012), in order to meet the Education for All (EFA) goals, with particular focus on adult literacy and out of school children.

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