The Global Media and Information Literacy Week, celebrated annually under the auspices of UNESCO, continues. Our team, in partnership with UNESCO Ukraine and with the support of the people of Japan, is moving forward with planned activities within the project “Ukrainian Resilience through Media and Information Literacy and Mental Support for Media.” This time, it was an inaugural meeting of MIL ambassadors/coordinators at the Media Home.
Within 24 hours, we worked with special coaches to conduct brainstorming sessions and practical tasks, developing new models for improving critical thinking and information analysis skills. We also explored how to multiply these skills across regions, implement creative actions, performances, and educational activities.
We had dynamic discussions on topics such as: “How to teach young people to think critically and evaluate media content,” “Improving skills for recognizing fake news,” “Advocating for media and information literacy policies and strategies at the national and regional levels,” “Why it’s important to stay ahead of AI tools — think critically, click wisely,” and “Understanding risks and maintaining resilience in social media.”
We worked with active civic leaders willing to dedicate a significant part of their free time to developing critical thinking among young people, enhancing fact-checking skills, and understanding the basics of digital security. During the gathering, we also discussed the next steps, including an online meeting with the second group of expert ambassadors. From cross-sectoral collaboration to networking!
