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🥹 UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026 — Call for Applications
Dear Students, Researchers, and Young Professionals,
We are pleased to announce that UNESCO has officially opened applications for the UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026 under the theme: "Contribute Your Voice: Youth Shaping the Future of Media and Information Literacy."
The hackathon invites young people to develop innovative and practical solutions that promote media and information literacy, digital safety, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
🗣 Areas of Interest:
• Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Digital Safety and Cybersecurity
• Combating Misinformation and Disinformation
• Digital Innovation for Society
• Responsible Use of Emerging Technologies
🗣 Who Can Apply?
• Young people aged 18–30 years
• Teams of 2–6 participants
• National and international teams are welcome
• UNESCO encourages gender-balanced and inclusive teams.
🗣What Does the Program Offer?
• Opportunity to present your project at the international "Voices: European Journalism and Media Freedom" Festival
• International exposure and networking with participants from around the world
• Collaboration in an international innovation environment
💬 Presentation of winning projects in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 26–28 November 2026.
📅 Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
🌐 More Information & Application: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-youth-hackathon-2026
Application Form: https://tally.so/r/MePkYk
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your ideas, collaborate with young innovators worldwide, and contribute to shaping the future of media, information literacy, and digital innovation!