Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2017 - 25 October - 1 November, 2017
Media and Information Literacy in Critical Times: Re-imagining Ways of Learning and Information Environments
Media and Information Literacy in Critical Times: Re-imagining Ways of Learning and Information Environments
Media and information literacy (MIL) includes a set of competencies to search, critically evaluate, use and contribute information and media content wisely; knowledge of one’s rights online; understanding how to combat online hate speech and cyberbullying; understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the access and use of information; and engage with media and ICTs to promote equality, free expression, intercultural/interreligious dialogue, peace, etc. Read more about MIL
Global MIL Week also enables connections and sharing of creative projects, the latest research, new ideas, and information across countries and stakeholders involved in MIL, and in print, screen-based and digital media.
UNESCO proposes you ten ways to celebrate the Global MIL Week
Organize a MIL Day
Mainstream MIL topic at universities
Use social media to raise awareness about MIL in civil society
Send a letter
Give a voice to the youth
Join the Global Alliance for Media and Information Literacy (GAPMIL)
Create new partnerships, locally or regionally, to promote MIL in society
Promote UNESCO’s publications and actions
Promote or enroll in the media and information literacy online course
Participate in global online debates