This resource is an evolving collection of innovative, interactive stories exploring the world from uniquely Canadian points of view. Various films and resources available explore the impact of social media and the internet on youth in contemporary times and how these factors have transformed the way in which people communicate.
Resources
Article 19: Right to know – Principles on Freedom on Informational Legislation
ARTICLE 19 has produced a set of international principles to set a standard against which anyone can measure whether domestic laws genuinely permit access to official information. They set out clearly and precisely the ways in which governments can achieve maximum openness, in line with the best international standards and practice.
WikiLeaks in MENA: Small Connections and Big Changes
The situation MENA has been reshuffled from Ben Ali exiled, Mubarak fallen, Gaddafi genocidal, Bahrain recruiting the Saudi military, Yemen using nerve gas, Syria arresting bloggers at random; many other regimes all over the region either attempting to bridge the gap with reform, or steadfastly refusing to see their people rise. To understand the the […]
What Underlies Children, Media and Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)?
The daunting reality of the contemporary world is that autocracies and semiauthoritarian states lack the basic foundation for building a democracy. In these countries, the media are weak, fragile, and at risk of collapse, which means that the challenge is not to pressure media and media educators to surrender power, but rather to figure out […]
Media Sexual and Reproductive Health Taboos in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
One could say that this same reality is a major cause of the current widespread incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents as a result of poverty, poor health status, low literacy level, high number of young people, and inadequate knowledge about the diseases. In addition, the cultural paradigm of polygamy, violence and cultural pressures […]
The New York Times: Insights – The Psychology of Sharing
There has been an abundance of research on social media, but to date, no one has asked in a comprehensive way: why do people share? The Psychology of Sharing reveals groundbreaking research that fills this knowledge gap. This study uncovers: * Primary motivations for sharing * Six sharing personas * Essential steps for marketers aiming […]
iRedes Blog
iRedes quiere dar mayor periodicidad a su blog con el objeto de analizar, difundir y compartir las noticias más relevantes sobre redes sociales, tanto en España como en Iberoamérica, junto a sus creadores y protagonistas. Noticias de interés, artículos de opinión, entrevistas, ideas, reflexiones y sugerencias se irán desgranando de la mano de expertos del […]
Why Media Literacy Matters
This video focuses on the National Association for Media Literacy Education and how their conferences/workshops are aimed at educating people in media literacy and facilitating the development of critical and analytical skills.
Reseña: Menores en los medios de comunicación: Información responsable o espectáculo
Reseña sobre este libro producto de unas jornadas sobre los medios y los niñlos realizadas por el Defensor del Menor de la Comunicad de Madrid, el Consejo General de la Abogacía Española y la Asociación de la Prensa de Madrid.
1001 Stories of Common Ground
The 1001 Stories of Common Ground website is an opportunity to reinvent the famous ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ with 1001 constructive stories relevant to 21st century issues. Designed for people who believe that changing the world begins with positive change at the interpersonal level, users are invited to add their story to the many […]
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