By Nnenna Okonkwo African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has organized a one-day workshop to commemorate 2022, Global UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) week. The event, which was held in Abuja October 10, was themed ‘Promoting Social Cohesion and Solidarity through Media and Information Literacy and Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue’. The Coordinator…
Promoting Social Cohesion and Solidarity Through Media and Information Literacy and Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue
On behalf of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and UNESCO, I welcome us to this capacity building workshop that seeks to promote social cohesion through Media and Information Literacy and Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue among Nigeria’s diverse youth groups. AFRICMIL is a non-governmental organisation that focuses on media, information, research, advocacy,…
Experts charge youths on MIL competence as a tool for achieving good governance and national unity
By Doyin Ojosipe Amidst persistent bad governance in Nigeria, political apathy and lack of social cohesion among youths, experts have enjoined young people to be media and information literacy competent in order to be the change agents the country needs. From religious to ethnic and political violence, youths have been at the centre, either as…
UNESCO: 10 ways to celebrate MIL Week, 22-28 June, 2015 #MILWeek
“Everywhere, people are yearning to freely express themselves, to actively participate in governance processes and cultural exchanges. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is a basis for enhancing access to information and knowledge, freedom of expression, and quality education.” Jānis Kārkliņš, former Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information of UNESCO MIL Week objectives: – Increase Media…