Media and Information Literacy Training to Counter Hate Speech – Alexandria, Egypt

To mark the International Day Against Hate Speech (June 18), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNESCO Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina are internet hosting a strong 3-day youth coaching camp on Media and Information Literacy (MIL).

This hands-on program empowers youth to use digital instruments and crucial considering to fight hate speech, disinformation, and discrimination on-line—whereas additionally selling digital inclusion, gender equality, and peaceable intercultural communication.

Why Join?

Selected members will acquire:

• Training in Media and Information Literacy (MIL)

• Skills to fight on-line hate speech, misinformation, and stereotyping

• Knowledge of digital security and ethics

• Access to UNESCO instruments for intercultural dialogue

• Field visits and expert-led interactive workshops

• Networking with friends, mentors, and civil society

The program additionally helps digital inclusion between refugees and host communities and emphasizes empowering youth in disaster and restoration settings.

Who Can Apply?

• Young individuals aged 18–35

• Must be from Egypt or refugee communities residing in Egypt

• Committed to selling inclusivity and digital peace

• Willing to contribute to native campaigns post-training

What You’ll Get

• In-person coaching with prime specialists

• A certificates of completion from UNESCO and companions

• An opportunity to launch a neighborhood challenge after this system

Dates and Deadlines

Program Dates: June 24–26, 2025
Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt
For application particulars: Contact the Ministry of Youth and Sports or UNESCO Egypt Office

Click HERE for the application.

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