UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance announces 16 new chapters

25 October 2026

The UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance has announced the creation of 16 new Chapters to strengthen global cooperation. The Alliance describes itself as a network of networks with over 700 members from 110 countries. The Chapters were approved after a global call for proposals launched in May 2026. Regional Chapters include the East Africa Chapter, the Francophone Africa Chapter, the Latin American Chapter, two Chapters for Europe and North America, the Australian Media Literacy Alliance Chapter and the South Asian Network for Media and Information Literacy Pedagogy, Resources and Assessment. Nine thematic Chapters cover artificial intelligence, conflict resolution, families, cities, diplomacy, school media and children's communication, youth engagement and related themes. Mariya Gabriel, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information at UNESCO, announced the Chapters.