The author wrote that rumours could spread as quickly as a virus during a health crisis and said clear, trusted information could influence community responses. They said UNESCO had assessed information needs, media habits and exposure to rumours about Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://t.co/YlHaFw0ESv https://t.co/IG5ZOmPHf6 #Ebola #HealthCrisis #InformationSafety #CD
The author described the establishment of 16 MIL Alliance Chapters as an important milestone in global cooperation on media and information literacy, saying they brought members together to strengthen regional collaboration and advance thematic priorities.
The author announced that Global MIL Week 2026 had begun, saying UNESCO was taking part and urging people to join the #WeAllPlayAPart campaign. They added that every contribution could help build a more media- and information-literate world.
UNESCO wrote that access to information and the ability to govern and use data responsibly were essential for development. Ahead of World Development Information Day, it highlighted its support for countries seeking to strengthen their capacity for inclusive digital futures.
The author said journalists needed strong legal protection to report freely and safely, and thanked UNESCO UK and the UK Ambassador to UNESCO for renewing support for UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund and strengthening legal protection through the Media Freedom Coalition’s expert networks. https://t.co/7VcLXEgWg0 #LibertéDeLaPresse #ProtectionDesJournalistes #LibertéDexpression #GB #UN
The author said lasting progress for Indigenous languages required collective action, and wrote that UNESCO’s renewed collaboration with Moto and the Lenovo Foundation for ILDecade showed how partnerships could mobilize expertise, resources and action.
The post invited readers to join conversations across Latin America during #MILWeek2026 about how media and information literacy (#MIL) could help people navigate the digital world while protecting their well-being and mental health. It also pointed readers to the event programme. https://t.co/Y0DinxtukF https://t.co/K7PnWgGCAV #BienestarDigital #SaludMental #MIL #LAT #BR #AR #CL #MX #CO #PE
The author wrote that everyone should be able to use the internet in their own language and script. They said UNESCO and ICANN were inviting proposals for the fifth annual Universal Acceptance Day in 2027, aimed at advancing universal acceptance of all domain names and email addresses. The post also linked to further information and mentioned ILDecade.
The author wrote that the digital future should be multilingual and welcomed the new UNESCO Chair in Digital Futures at Stanford. They said it would strengthen collaboration on linguistic diversity and digital inclusion, including through ILDecade.
The post said women journalists working on the front lines faced distinct safety risks. It reported that, with Japan’s support, UNESCO had delivered more than 450 items of energy and safety equipment to media in Ukraine, including 20 bulletproof vests designed for women. The author thanked JapanUNESCO and DelUnescoJapan. https://t.co/idPuiBJRkx #WomenJournalists #PressFreedom #JournalismSafety #JP #UA
UNESCO highlighted efforts to protect documentary heritage when disasters struck, citing preparedness, training and strong policies, with support from Japan. It also directed readers to its JFIT projects. https://t.co/1R08XNggc5 https://t.co/6aoCshAsfp #DocumentaryHeritage #DisasterResponse #UNESCO #JP
UNESCO said media helped turn risk information into action and strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. In a post marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October, it highlighted the media’s role in informing, educating and alerting communities.
The post said UNESCO’s new brief explored how Open Educational Resources, Open Access, Open Data and open-source software could work together as connected knowledge ecosystems in the age of AI.
The author welcomed a new national coalition in Iraq aimed at addressing online harm while protecting freedom of expression and access to information. They said that, through the EU-funded SocialMedia4Peace initiative, 41 Iraqi organisations were joining forces to create safer, rights-based digital spaces. https://t.co/pgVobDvDhe https://t.co/3Qate9FBIl #Iraq #DigitalRights #FreedomOfExpression #IQ #EU
The author said no country could manage AI risks alone and wrote that they had addressed the UNGA81 session “Governing at the Speed of AI.” They called for stronger international coordination on frontier AI risks and said UNESCO trained civil servants worldwide in the ethical and responsible use of AI.
The author said communities lost access to trusted information when a media outlet went dark. The post invited readers to join UNDRR, UNESCO and IFRC on 14 October in Geneva or online for a #DRRDay event on how supporting the media could strengthen risk communication. It included a registration link.
The post said participants at the 4th UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Riyadh discussed how AI could widen access to justice for people facing the greatest barriers. https://t.co/azuMRmp33j https://t.co/NB10iv0HA2 #Justicia #IA #AccesoADerecho #SA
AI needs trusted journalism, and trusted journalism needs a sustainable future. Timely piece by @orskov's (@NewspaperWorld CEO) on fairer value exchange between AI, tech platforms and news publishers, and @UNESCO’s work on Fair Compensation for News. 👉https://t.co/kD6xylEwrJ #AI #Journalism #Sustainability #Therearenospecificcountryreferencesinthetweetyouprovided.Hence #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.
What does it mean to remain human in the age of #AI? #PopeLeoXIV’s visit to @UNESCO, guided by Magnifica Humanitas, invites us to reflect. AI must protect, not diminish, human agency, creativity and cognitive autonomy, especially for young people. #EthicsOfAI #UNESCO https://t.co/itbX5l5B5G #AI #EthicsOfAI #HumanAgency #UNESCO
At #UNGA81 Day 3, three conversations, one shared priority: ensuring #AI serves people. From “AI and Human Development”and responsible AI governance to children’s digital safety, @UNESCO is working to advance human rights, inclusion, information integrity and AI literacy. https://t.co/kuqKg1dFlh #AI #HumanRights #DigitalSafety #Nospecificcountriesarementionedinthetweet.
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