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Gender-Based Hate Crime Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Gender-based hate crimes are a consequence of gender inequalities and disproportionately affect women, as well as anyone perceived as not complying with prevailing gender norms. Gender-based hate crimes often seek to intimidate and suppress ways of life or expressions of identity that are perceived as not complying with traditional gender norms. They have a significant, long-lasting impact on the victims, and undermine security and social cohesion by perpetuating gender inequalities. The existence of such crimes also underscores wider trends of intolerance towards other groups. Everyone has a role to play in countering this and all forms of intolerance. 
Guidelines for Teachers: How to Spot and Fight Disinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission This toolkit is designed to introduce young people to the phenomenon of disinformation – conveying an understanding of the threats it poses, explaining how pupils can find out more and protect themselves from it, and providing an opportunity to look in more depth at particular examples. The toolkit is open and free to use for any educational establishment. Although it can be adjusted and tailored for any age group, the main target group is teenagers from 15 to 18 years old. 
Together We Can Cool the Planet Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: GRAIN | La Via Campesina It is a story based on the video "together we can cool the planet" that talks about global warming, its causes and consequences. It reports how industrial food production affects this phenomenon. It recounts each step of industrial food production, the use of fertile lands, the burning of trees that produces carbon dioxide, the use of machinery, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, the production of animal excrement that produces methane gas, as well as the transport that must be used so that this production reaches where it must be sold. They then propose a series of solutions consisting of 5 steps. 
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: American Library Association (ALA) | Institute of Museum and Library Services As information providers and hubs for lifelong learning, libraries have always been resources for helping communities develop media literacy skills. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, and in an age when we increasingly rely on digital media for information and communication, these critical thinking skills are more important than ever. The American Library Association (ALA), working with talented thought leaders across the library and media literacy sectors, has created Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners to help library workers prepare for day-to-day interactions like the imagined reference desk one above. In this guide, we offer resources and ideas to plan programs and activities to teach media literacy skills to adults and also to integrate these skills into programming you already offer at your library. This guide has been created for out-of-school adult audiences, who library workers will generally meet in a public library context. 
What is Media Literacy? Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Media Literacy Now Intended as a tool for advocates, the video introduces the concept of media literacy as a key that unlocks meaning behind the messages that we see, and allows us to be more thoughtful and deliberate as we create our own messages such as those we create and share on social media. 
Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students Year of publication: 2020 Author: Jessica R. Wolff | Ann LoBue | Michael A. Rebell Corporate author: DemocracyReady NY Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students, a new report from DemocracyReady NY, calls for immediate and decisive steps to require media literacy education in schools throughout New York State. Stressing that “the internet has become the new public square,” it asserts that “to be democracy ready, all students must be media literate.”. The report defines what media literacy encompasses in an increasingly digital age, and establishes a clear framework to ensure that all students become media literate civic participants. This report includes recommendations for: Clear state standards for media literacy education Qualified personnel for teaching media literacy Suitable MLE curricula and course offerings Up-to-date facilities, instructional materials, and technology Transparent monitoring and reporting of MLE resources and results. 
Building Healthy Relationships With Media: A Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Trend Micro This guide gives a few examples of how to incorporate questions into the conversation when discussing media and related topics with your children. It is vital for parents to model curiosity and skepticism in their discussions with their children. Teaching the next generation to be critical thinkers allows them to hone this important skill for navigating life in a digital world. Construyendo relaciones saludables con los medios de comunicación: Guía para los padres sobre la alfabetización mediática Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Trend Micro Esta guía ofrece ejemplos de cómo incorporar en una conversación con sus hijos preguntas sobre los medios de comunicación y otros temas relacionados. Es vital que en conversaciones con sus hijos los padres sean modelos de curiosidad y precaución. Enseñar a la próxima generación de jóvenes a hacer preguntas y ser pensadores críticos les permite desarrollar esta importante habilidad para navegar la vida en un mundo digital. 
A Journey to Media Literacy Year of publication: 2013 Author: Paolo Celot | Susie Jones Corporate author: European Association for Viewers Interests (ENVI) “A Journey to Media Literacy” is EAVI’s seven minute cartoon, designed to explain, in a fun and simple way, what Media Literacy is all about and why it is essential in order to live freely and participate fully in society. It was born thanks to a suggestion by Paolo's 3 kids, who being unable to understand what their father did at work, came up with the idea of making an adventure cartoon to explain ML. Un viaje a la Alfabetización Mediatica Year of publication: 2013 Author: Paolo Celot | Susie Jones Corporate author: European Association for Viewers Interests (ENVI) El videoclip "Un viaje a la Alfabetización mediática" es un dibujo animado de 7 minutos diseñado para explicar, de una manera divertida y sencilla, lo que es la alfabetización mediática y todo alrededor, y por qué es esencial para poder vivir libremente y participar plenamente en la sociedad. Nació gracias a la sugerencia de los 3 niños de Paolo, que al no poder entender lo que su padre hacia en el trabajo, se le ocurrió la idea de hacer una historieta de aventuras para explicar que es la Media Literacy.