International Literacy Day 2021
Communication & InformationJoin us on Youtube for International Literacy Day 2021 on the theme Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide ILD 2021 will explore how literacy can contribute to building a solid foundation for a human-centred recovery, with a special focus on the interplay of literacy and digital skills required […]
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World Book & Copyright Day 2021
Communication & InformationFriday April 23, 10:00 a.m join Zoom Webinar https://egovja. | READ MORE
Minister Grange welcomes proclamation of Global Media & Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
Communication & InformationThe United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming October 24-31 each year as the Global Media & Information Literacy Week. The idea for declaration of the GMIL week within the United nations system was first proposed by the Hon Minister Olivia Grange. | READ MORE
World Radio Day 13 February 2021
Communication & InformationJoin us as we celebrate WRD 10th anniversary.
| READ MOREBCJ Virtual Literacy Academy Participation Programme Project
communication-informationBCJ Virtual Literacy Academy” has two animated video pilots in progress. The scripts have been completed and being reviewed internally before submission. | READ MORE
Mental Health – Mek Wi Talk
Communication & InformationThe JNC-UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee (JYAC) participated in World Mental Day by executing two initiatives in an effort to bring awareness to various mental health issues under the theme “Young people and mental health in a changing world.” A Twitter forum held in collaboration with Jamaica’s Talk Up Yute and […]
| READ MOREEffective and Proper Use of Social Media Workshop
Communication & InformationThe University of the West Indies Open Campus on St. Kitts hosted a three day workshop “Training Media Workers in the Effective and Proper Use of Social Media’ 14 -16 May 2019 The purpose of the workshop was to introduce media workers in St. | READ MORE
Inna de Yard, Video Documentary
communication-informationInna de yard Launch Bernard Jankee, ICJ/JMB attended ICH Bureau meeting as rapporteur. Whilst there, at the request of JNC-UNESCO, he participated in the launch of “Inna de Yard: The Soul of Jamaica” which is a video documentary on reggae. | READ MORE
International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)
communication-informationThe aims of IPDC are to: Assist developing countries (by the provision of consultative services where necessary) to prepare and implement information and communication development plans, and to create communication infrastructures Improve consultation and co-ordination among all parties interested in the development of communication To promote regional co-operation among communication […]
| READ MOREUNESCO’s IPDC Funds Training Workshop for Caribbean Journalists, 2011
Communication & InformationJuly 2011: Twenty-one journalists from 10 Caribbean countries participated in the training workshop “Media and Democracy” which was held in Kingston, Jamaica. This workshop was organized by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) with funds provided by UNESCO’s International Programme for Development of Communication (IPDC), in collaboration with the Caribbean Broadcasting Union […]
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