Theme: Media and information literacy
Announcements

UNESCO’s guide on Media and Information Literacy in AI-infused information environments for educators 

10 November 2026

UNESCO has published AI Answers. You Decide. – A Companion Guide to the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Curriculum, a new educational resource supporting educators in helping learners navigate information environments increasingly shaped by AI systems.  Read more UNESCO’s guide on Media and Information Literacy in AI-infused information environments for educators 
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Media and Information Literacy and AI Literacy in Higher Education: UNESCO IITE shares lessons in integrating competencies 

30 October 2026

The thematic session “Media and Information Literacy for Higher Education” highlighted the importance of integrating AI and media and information literacy competencies into teacher professional development. It also emphasised that professional development and capacity-building in AI can and should serve as a starting point for strengthening teachers’ MIL competencies. Read more Media and Information Literacy and AI Literacy in Higher Education: UNESCO IITE shares lessons in integrating competencies 
Announcements

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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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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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