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10/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 04:32

UNESCO MIL Alliance announces the creation of 16 Chapters to strengthen global cooperation

The newly approved Chapters reflect the diversity of the global MIL community, bringing together researchers, educators, civil society organizations, media professionals, young people and other stakeholders.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Media and Information Literacy Chapter: Promoting international cooperation, research and education on the relationship between artificial intelligence and MIL, including the opportunities and challenges of AI technologies.

  • Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) Chapter: Bringing together Australian stakeholders to advance evidence-based media literacy through research, education, policy development and community engagement.

  • Conflict Resolution Chapter: Advancing MIL as a tool for peacebuilding, conflict resolution and intercultural understanding.

  • DEMOCRAC-IAGen Chapter: Exploring the connections between democracy, generative artificial intelligence, information integrity and MIL.

  • East Africa MIL Chapter: Bringing together MIL stakeholders across East Africa to coordinate activities, exchange expertise and address regional information challenges.

  • Europe & North America Research & Practice Chapter (MILENARPC): Strengthening transatlantic cooperation through research, knowledge exchange and collaboration among MIL practitioners.

  • European Intersectoral Network Chapter for Digital and Media Literacy: Connecting European organizations working across education, journalism, youth, online safety, civil society and regulation to strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange.

  • Francophone Africa Chapter: Connecting MIL stakeholders across French-speaking African countries to promote cooperation, capacity-building and joint initiatives.

  • Impact Network for Media and Information Literacy: Connecting MIL stakeholders to increase the visibility of resources and initiatives, facilitate collaboration and promote mentoring and knowledge exchange.

  • Latin American Chapter: Connecting institutions, researchers, educators, journalists and civil society organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean to advance MIL.

  • MIL and Families Chapter: Bringing together organizations working with children, families and educators to strengthen MIL through practical initiatives in schools, households and communities, including on generative AI and online harms.

  • MIL Cities Chapter: Bringing together cities implementing UNESCO's MIL Cities initiative to exchange experiences and strengthen MIL at the local level.

  • MIL Diplomacy for Human Rights, Peace, Cultural Diversity and Sustainability Chapter: Strengthening cooperation at the intersection of MIL, human rights, peace, cultural diversity and sustainability.

  • South Asian Network for MIL Pedagogy, Resources and Assessment" to reflect its regional dimension: Advancing MIL education through pedagogical approaches, locally adapted resources, regional-language materials and competency assessment.

  • School Media and Children's Communication Chapter: Connecting school media initiatives with organizations and professionals working on media and communication for children and adolescents.

  • Youth Engagement Chapter: Promoting youth participation and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen media and information literacy.

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