Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon is an occasion for youth and youth organizations around the world to engage in the creation of innovative media and information literacy learning in meaningful ways. Following the two first successful editions, the third Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon will be held during Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2021. UNESCO and partners will call on youth worldwide to participate in this virtual hackathon to design innovative solutions to a defined set of social challenges.
WORTH
All participating teams will receive a certificate of participation.
Winning teams will gain:
- Opportunity to present their projects globally during an online press conference at the Global MIL Week 2021 Youth Agenda Forum
- Invitation to UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 Feature Events
- A winning certificate from UNESCO
- Recognition through a UNESCO press release and various media channels
ELIGIBILITY
- Participating teams will comprise 3-6 members (ensuring gender parity, teams can be national, regional or international).
- Any group of persons who are aged between 18 and 35 years and adheres to the values of UNESCO, such as peace, respect for diversity, freedom of expression, etc.
- No previous computer science or coding background is required.
- Experience and expertise in gaming, mobile application, website, and radio/media content development would be an asset.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2021
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