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UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Global Program

Global (100+ countries), Multi-Regional

A comprehensive global initiative building critical thinking skills to navigate misinformation, disinformation, and AI-generated content. Includes the Global Alliance for Partnerships on MIL (GAPMIL) with 100+ countries, annual Global MIL Week, MIL CLICKS social media initiative, and curricula for educators worldwide.

Behavior Goal

Empower citizens to critically evaluate information sources, recognize manipulation techniques, and make informed decisions in increasingly complex digital environments.

Implementers & Partners

  • UNESCO
  • GAPMIL member organizations

Donors & Sponsors

  • UNESCO
  • Member states

Key Takeaways

  • 1GAPMIL network spans 100+ countries with coordinated MIL initiatives
  • 2Annual Global MIL Week reaches millions with 2025 theme 'Minds Over AI'
  • 3MIL CLICKS leverages social media for peer-to-peer literacy education
  • 4UNESCO Model Curriculum for Teachers adopted by education ministries globally

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