Media and information literacy

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Register Your Event: Join UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2026

2 October 2026

UNESCO invites educational and cultural organizations, libraries, museums and communities to join Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2026 (24–30 October). This year’s decentralized approach encourages stakeholders to organize and register their own online or in-person events throughout October and November. Read more Register Your Event: Join UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2026

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UNESCO IITE explores approaches to integrating MIL and AI in teacher professional development at IFAP Information Literacy Working Group webinar

25 September 2026

Speakers highlighted that growing demand for AI teacher training offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen MIL, shared national policy experiences, and called for proactive, equitable approaches to navigating the rapidly evolving AI-driven information landscape. Read more UNESCO IITE explores approaches to integrating MIL and AI in teacher professional development at IFAP Information Literacy Working Group webinar

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UNESCO Brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps” now available in Russian

22 September 2026

UNESCO IITE has published a Russian-language version of the brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps”, produced by the UNESCO Unit for Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies. Read more UNESCO Brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps” now available in Russian

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UNESCO Brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps”

21 September 2026

UNESCO IITE has published a Russian-language version of the brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps”, produced by the UNESCO Unit for Media and Information Literacy and… Read more UNESCO Brief “Media and Information Literacy for All: Closing the Gaps”

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Why Old Approaches to Media Education No Longer Work and What Is Replacing Them: Discussions in Khanty-Mansiysk

25 June 2026

From 17 to 19 June 2026, Khanty-Mansiysk hosted the VIII International Conference “Tangible and Intangible Impact of Information and Communication in the Digital Age”, organised in the framework of the… Read more Why Old Approaches to Media Education No Longer Work and What Is Replacing Them: Discussions in Khanty-Mansiysk

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Memory institutions from CIS countries discussed reading support and media literacy development in Bishkek

14 October 2025

On October 9–10, 2025, Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic) hosted the IV International Conference “Books, Reading, and Memory Institutions in the Information Society” organized by the Russian Committee for the UNESCO Information… Read more Memory institutions from CIS countries discussed reading support and media literacy development in Bishkek

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The All-Russian Conference on Media Education was held in St. Petersburg

28 March 2025

The first All-Russian Scientific Conference “Media Education in Russia and Around the World: Challenges, Technologies, Practices” took place on 26 March 2025 as part of the XV St. Petersburg International… Read more The All-Russian Conference on Media Education was held in St. Petersburg

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Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities”

4 March 2025

UNESCO IITE has published a Russian-language version of the Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities”, developed by the Organization’s Communication and Information Sector. The guidelines are intended… Read more Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities”

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Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities” now available in Russian

4 March 2025

UNESCO IITE has published a Russian-language version of the Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities”, developed by the Organization’s Communication and Information Sector. The guidelines are intended… Read more Operational Guidelines “Constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities” now available in Russian

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UNESCO IITE Participated in the All-Russian Conference on the Role of Libraries in Improving Internet Security

17 February 2025

Traditionally, the Safe Runet Week takes place in Russia in the first half of February. Within this Week, on 13 February 2025, the Russian State Children’s Library held the All-Russian… Read more UNESCO IITE Participated in the All-Russian Conference on the Role of Libraries in Improving Internet Security

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Promoting reading and media and information literacy were discussed In Ulyanovsk

2 December 2024

On November 28–29, 2024, the Palace of Books – the Ulyanovsk Regional Scientific Library named after Lenin hosted an interregional scientific and practical seminar “Promoting Reading and Media and Information… Read more Promoting reading and media and information literacy were discussed In Ulyanovsk

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UNESCO IITE participated in the All-Russian conference organized within the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024

22 November 2024

The Second All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “Media and Information Literacy in Russia: a Multidisciplinary Perspective” was held at the Higher School of Economics on November 20, 2024. The event… Read more UNESCO IITE participated in the All-Russian conference organized within the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024

Theme: Media and information literacy