UNESCO has been working for over 40 years in the field of media and information literacy (MIL). Part of its strategy involves creating partnerships necessary to amplify the impact of MIL. To this end, UNESCO will launch the Global Forum for Partnership on MIL (GFPMIL), which will be held inAbuja, Nigeria (tentative dates: 26-28 June…
PLURAL+ 2013 Youth Video Festival Call for Entries
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) again invite the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on PLURAL+ themes: migration, diversity and social inclusion. Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions, PLURAL+…
UNAOC: Call for Applications 2013, Youth Solidarity Fund
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations launches the third edition of its Youth Solidarity Fund (2013). Dear Youth Partners, The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is launching the third edition of its Youth Solidarity Fund (2013). This program provides seed funding to outstanding youth projects addressing areas of primary concern to the UNAOC, i.e. fostering mutual…
UNESCO launches online course in Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue
UNESCO supports the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Intercultural Dialogue University Network in the launch of an online course in MIL and intercultural dialogue. The course is designed for teachers, policy makers and professionals. It is led by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and will be offered over 13 weeks, from 25 February to 31 May…
The 11th Annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference, April 19, 2013, University of Connecticut, USA
“Media Literacy in a Digital Information Age” It is a pleasure to announce that the 11th annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference, “Media Literacy in a Digital Information Age”, will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 in the Rome Commons Ballroom on the UConn campus. For the third year, we have been honored by the U.S. State Department in…