Global Media and Information Literacy Week Celebrations from 24 to 30 October 2024

Important Days | Dated: 03 Nov 2024

The United Nations (UN)'s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week is observed annually worldwide from October 24th to 31st to raise awareness and celebrate the progress made towards Media and Information Literacy (MIL) for all.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The observance of this week is coordinated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) 2024 marks the 13th edition of Global MIL Week.
  • (ii) The theme for Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 is "The New Digital Frontiers of Information: Media and Information Literacy for Public-Interest Information.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When was Global Media and Information Literacy Week recently celebrated ?

Correct Answer: October 24-31

🚀 Quick Recap:

  • Director-General(DG)- Audrey Azoulay
  • Headquarters- Paris, France