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What does UNESCO do to Promote Media and Information Literacy
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What does UNESCO do to Promote Media and Information Literacy

Media and Information Literacy: Empowering Global Citizens

Overview of Media and Information Literacy

  • Media and information literacy (MIL) empowers individuals to critically assess information and effectively utilize digital tools.
  • MIL enables informed participation in peacebuilding, equality, freedom of expression, access to information, and sustainable development goals.
  • UNESCO plays a pivotal role in promoting MIL initiatives worldwide through various actions.

Key Actions by UNESCO

  • Capacity building for diverse stakeholders is essential for integrating MIL into educational frameworks.
  • Development of curricula aimed at educators and learners facilitates the incorporation of MIL across all education levels.
  • Assistance to governments in formulating national policies on media and information literacy strengthens institutional frameworks.

Training and Resources

  • Training programs for journalists are designed to enhance trust in media through improved media literacy practices.
  • Support for youth organizations helps them integrate MIL into their operations while empowering them as peer educators online.

Online Learning Opportunities

  • A suite of online courses on media and information literacy is available, targeting policymakers among others.
  • Research collaborations with universities focus on the intersection of media literacy and intercultural dialogue.

Community Engagement Initiatives

  • The annual Global Media and Information Literacy Week serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of MIL globally.
  • Individuals can engage with UNESCO's initiatives to make meaningful contributions towards enhancing media literacy within their communities.
Channel: UNESCO
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UNESCO is the leading organization promoting media and information literacy. Media and information literacy empowers people to think critically about information and use of digital tools. It helps people make informed choices about how they participate in peace building, equality, freedom of expression, dialogue, access to information, and sustainable development. UNESCO supports and champions media and information literacy initiatives across the globe.