The UNESCO Almaty Regional Office has announced a new project focused on media and information literacy for media professionals and journalists in Central Asia. This initiative aligns with the UN General Assembly's establishment of Global Media and Information Literacy Week by UNESCO, which occurs annually from 24 to 31 October, emphasizing the importance of clear and evidence-based information.

On 24 October  2024, a hybrid training “Strengthening Institutional Capacity of Media in Central Asian Countries to Integrate Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Maintain the Integrity of the Media Landscape” will be held in Almaty, organized in collaboration with the Internet Association of Kazakhstan.

This training will focus on media literacy and disinformation for journalists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. It will also include online consultations aimed at integrating media and information literacy into editorial policies and strategies.