On July 18, the Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law, in partnership with UNESCO and supported by Japan, launched its educational tour across Ukrainian cities to engage with active and inspired youth on media, information, and AI literacy.
The first training, titled “MIL Navigator: A Practical Offline Intensive on Media, Information, and AI Literacy”, was held in Ternopil!
The event gathered 34 active and conscious participants from Ternopil.
The training was opened by Iryna Subota, CEDEM’s project manager in the field of media and information literacy and countering disinformation, with a lecture titled “Media and Information Literacy (MIL) – Your Compass in the Information World.” Iryna explained what media and information literacy is and why it is critically important in today’s information environment. She outlined six key vulnerabilities faced by information consumers: emotional triggers, time constraints, passive perception, lack of knowledge, information comfort zone, and others. She explored the root causes of these vulnerabilities and shared practical tools to help overcome them.
The next speaker was Oleksandr Monastyrskyi, CEDEM analyst and trainer in the field of countering disinformation.
His lecture, “Artificial Intelligence: Our Assistant or a Source of Disinformation?”, helped participants better understand what AI is, which AI-powered tools are widely used today, and how AI-generated content can be a source of manipulation. Oleksandr also explained why AI can make mistakes and how to avoid placing blind trust in technology.
The training concluded with a lecture by Olha Petriv, CEDEM lawyer, AI expert, and member of the Expert Committee under the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
She spoke about how to use AI systems responsibly and provided practical tips on how to make AI a helpful tool in everyday life.
After the lectures, all participants received certificates and joined a closing networking session.
Participants highlighted the importance of such regional trainings, noting that they not only provide relevant knowledge but also create opportunities for meaningful connections and experience sharing among active local communities.
Stay tuned for our announcements and join the upcoming MIL Navigator trainings!
Next stop – Khmelnytskyi, August 7.
Register here: https://forms.gle/DWQU8GUVe2YD581u8
“MIL Navigator: A Practical Offline Intensive on Media, Information, and AI Literacy” is implemented by the Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law within the project “Enhancing
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and AI Literacy for Resilience in Ukraine,” in partnership with UNESCO and with the support of Japan. The project is part of UNESCO’s broader efforts to support journalist safety and freedom of expression in Ukraine.
