Media and Information Literacy

Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO supports the development of Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies for all to enable people’s ability to engage critically with information, navigate the online environment safely, and help build trust in our information ecosystem and in digital technologies.

Media and Information Literacy provides a set of essential skills to address the challenges of the 21st century including the proliferation of mis- and disinformation and hate speech, the decline of trust in media and digital innovations notably Artificial Intelligence.

Media and Information Literacy

Highlights

Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2026
Growing up in a Connected World

New family guide for the digital age

Multimedia Toolkit for Media Organizations
MIL for all: Closing the Gaps

Global analysis of the current state of play of media and information literacy

Empowering content creators with Media and Information Literacy

Learn more about our initiative to empower digital content creators to act as trusted information relays

Join the MILtiverse

New Toolkit for Youth Organizations

Social Media 4 Peace

Building resilience to harmful content while safeguarding freedom of expression on social media.

Global MIL Week

Transform Your Cities into Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities

How cities can become hubs for Media and Information Literacy learning, especially through multi-actor engagement, physical and virtual MIL activities, and inclusive and accessible MIL participation? Get inspired by UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities Initiatives! Together, we can cultivate informed, critical, and engaged citizens, fostering inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities for all. Join us on this journey!

MIL Cities 2024

Developing resources to empower citizens

Curricula
Handbooks & Publications
Digital competencies & skills
Podcast
Watch our videos on Media and Information Literacy

Advocating for Media and Information Literacy policies and strategies

UNESCO is supporting its Member States to develop and implement national Media and Information Literacy policies and strategies.
International Media and Information Literacy Institute in Nigeria
The Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms
Media and Information Literacy Policy and Strategy Guidelines

Mobilizing and connecting Media and Information Literacy communities

UNESCO has developed alliances and networks to connect stakeholders around the globe to promote collaboration, exchange good practices and speak as one voice to overcome challenges.
The Global Media and Information Literacy Alliance
The Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue University Network

Promoting innovation and creativity in Media and Information Literacy

Youth Hackathon
Social Media Resources for the MIL in Crisis

Download and apply to your own social media channels

Policy brief on Media and Information Literacy Responses to Generative AI
FactiCITÉ

Leveraging gaming to foster media and information literacy

Facts and Figures

56%
of internet users

frequently use social media to stay informed about current events  (UNESCO/IPSOS, 2023).

2/3
digital content creators

do not systematically factcheck information before sharing it online (UNESCO, 2024).

85%
of citizens

are worried about the impact of online disinformation (UNESCO/IPSOS, 2023).

80%
of young people

use AI tools and services multiple times a day for education (UNESCO, 2024).

32
countries

were supported in 2024 to develop national MIL policies and strategies.

10 500
digital content creators

enrolled in MIL course “How to Be a Trusted Voice Online” launched in 2024.

81
countries

celebrated Global MIL Week 2024.

187
youth organizations

were equipped with MIL skills to counter disinformation and hate speech in 2024.

Documents

Media and information literacy for all: closing the gaps: global analysis of the current state of play of media and information literacy
UNESCO
2025
Closing the gaps: Global analysis of the current state of play of media and information literacy
0000396030
Operational guidelines: constructing UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Cities
UNESCO
2024
0000391748
User empowerment through media and information literacy responses to the evolution of generative artificial intelligence (GAI)
Frau-Meigs, Divina
UNESCO
2024
0000388547
Towards user empowerment: a multistakeholder action plan for integrating media and information literacy on digital platforms
UNESCO
2025
0000394855
FactiCITÉ : pour favoriser la pensée critique et l’utilisation responsable des médias et de l’information
UNESCO Office in Rabat
2024
0000395093

Contact

Adeline Hulin
Adeline
Hulin
Head of Unit a.i. for Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies

Phone: +33145680495