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UNESCO and Education Ministry Empower Hundreds in Antigua and Barbuda Through Digital Skills and Media Literacy Initiatives
In 2024, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean partnered with the Ministry of Education and the Antigua and Barbuda National Commission for UNESCO to implement three key initiatives.
These efforts focused on empowering youth organizations and promoting digital inclusion by upskilling participants—including persons with disabilities—in digital skills and media and information literacy (MIL) competencies.
The initiatives included:
- A Digital Skills Webinar with the School for the Deaf, to empower educators to effectively use essential digital tools, enabling them to support students—especially those with disabilities—in navigating the digital world and ensuring greater inclusivity in education.
- An X Spaces Discussion held in partnership with the Ministry of Education and guided by questions from the UN Youth Advisory Group, to address critical topics such as online safety, privacy, and digital well-being, equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves and thrive in today’s digital environment.
- A Two-Day Hybrid Workshop to bring together youth organizations focused on developing key competencies in resilience against misinformation, digital mental health, and organizational branding and communication, and providing participants with the tools to navigate and lead effectively and responsibly in the digital age.
Through these initiatives, 338 stakeholders, 46 youth organizations, and 3 organizations representing persons with disabilities were engaged and empowered with essential skills for building a connected and resilient Caribbean.
The sessions drew a diverse mix of local and international participants, including representatives from several UN agencies, funds and programs, government ministries, and tertiary institutions on the island.
The Youth, Media and Information Literacy Engagements Report provides a comprehensive summary of these initiatives carried out in Antigua and Barbuda.
It serves both as a case study of UNESCO’s work in media and information literacy within a Small Island Developing States (SIDS) context, and as a valuable resource for youth stakeholder partners seeking to strengthen their engagement in digital literacy and inclusion.
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It’s encouraging to see UNESCO highlighting our youth’s involvement in media literacy. This recognition can bolster our efforts to integrate MIL into the national curriculum.
Mi glad fi see dem big up we youth dem. We deh pon social media every day, so it’s good fi learn how fi use it wise.
keep that nasty yardie passa pass rar-rar-ray-ray talking away from Antigua!
With so much misinformation online, teaching our children to critically assess media is essential. This report underscores the importance of such education.
Mi students dem smart, but dem need guidance fi sift through all di online noise. Dis report show we need more resources inna di schools.