Media and Information Literacy

Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO supports the development of Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies for all to enable people’s ability to engage critically with information, navigate the online environment safely and responsibly and ensure there can be trust in our information ecosystem and in digital technologies. 

Media and Information Literacy provides a set of essential skills to address the challenges of the 21st century including the proliferation of mis- and disinformation and hate speech, the decline of trust in media and digital innovations notably Artificial Intelligence.

Media and Information Literacy

Highlights

Course for Adult Educators
Online Course for Digital Content Creators and Journalists

How to Be a Trusted Voice Online

New report
Media and Information Literacy Cities

Operational Guidelines: Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities

Broadcast the audio-based MIL content

Transform Your Cities into Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities

How cities can become hubs for Media and Information Literacy learning, especially through multi-actor engagement, physical and virtual MIL activities, and inclusive and accessible MIL participation? Get inspired by UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities Initiatives! Together, we can cultivate informed, critical, and engaged citizens, fostering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities for all. Join us on this journey!

MIL Cities 2024
Global MIL Week
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Developing resources to empower citizens

Curricula
Handbooks & Publications
Digital competencies & skills
Podcast
Watch our videos on Media and Information Literacy

Advocating for Media and Information Literacy policies and strategies

UNESCO is supporting its Member States to develop and implement national Media and Information Literacy policies and strategies.
The Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms
MOOC for policy makers
Publication ‘Media and Information Literacy: policy and strategy guidelines’

Mobilizing and connecting Media and Information Literacy communities

91麻豆国产精品自拍 developed alliances and networks to connect stakeholders around the globe to promote collaboration, exchange good practices and speak as one voice to overcome challenges.
The Global Media and Information Literacy Alliance
The Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue University Network

Promoting innovation and creativity in Media and Information Literacy

Policy brief on Media and Information Literacy Responses to Generative AI
Youth Hackathon
MILCLICKS

Facts and Figures

56%
of internet users

frequently use social media to stay informed about current events??(UNESCO/IPSOS, 2023).

2/3
digital content creators

do not systematically factcheck information before sharing it online (UNESCO, 2024).

85%
of citizens

are worried about the impact of online disinformation (UNESCO/IPSOS, 2023).

80%
of young people

use AI tools and services multiple times a day for education (UNESCO, 2024).

32
countries

were supported in 2024 to develop national MIL policies and strategies.

10 500
digital content creators

enrolled in MIL course “How to Be a Trusted Voice Online” launched in 2024.

81
countries

celebrated Global MIL Week 2024.

187
youth organizations

were equipped with MIL skills to counter disinformation and hate speech in 2024.

Documents

Operational guidelines: constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities
UNESCO
2024
0000391748
User empowerment through media and information literacy responses to the evolution of generative artificial intelligence (GAI)
Frau-Meigs, Divina
UNESCO
2024
0000388547
User empowerment through media and information literacy responses to the evolution of generative artificial intelligence (GAI): summary
Frau-Meigs, Divina
UNESCO
2024
0000388548

Contact

Adeline Hulin
Adeline
Hulin
Head of Unit a.i. for Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies