Global Media and Information Literacy Week

Global Media and Information Literacy Week: The Power and Responsibility of Communication”

October 24–31, 2025

Global Media and Information Literacy Week — The Power and Responsibility of Communication

Global Media and Information Literacy Week, observed each year from October 24 to 31, reminds humanity that the power to shape ideas and societies now lies in every hand. In the digital century, tools of communication have become immensely strong, capable of building understanding or causing confusion. Such influence demands greater personal maturity, moral awareness, and responsibility in how information is produced and shared.

Knowledge with Ethics — A Core UPF Principle

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) affirms that genuine literacy is not only technical skill but also moral insight, the ability to recognize values, tell good from evil, and act with integrity in a world saturated with data. Guided by the vision of its founders, Dr. Hak Ja Han and late Dr. Sun Myung Moon, UPF reminds that real progress must unite knowledge with ethics so that freedom of communication supports human development rather than division.

Legacy of Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han in Media Ethics

Years before founding UPF, Dr. Moon created the World Media Association in 1978 to uphold journalistic ethics and to examine the social responsibilities of media. Through its international conferences in cities such as New York, Tokyo, Seoul, and Moscow, it gathered professionals from nearly ninety nations to explore how truthful reporting and moral leadership in communication can strengthen trust between peoples. This mission continues through the International Media Association for Peace, which encourages journalists and educators to link factual accuracy with conscience.

The Mission of the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP)

UPF calls on teachers, journalists, and youth leaders to promote literacy of both mind and heart, pairing skill with moral clarity. Our generation must teach the next how to use powerful media tools wisely, with care for others and respect for truth. When guided by conscience, communication becomes an act of service that safeguards communities and builds a more trustworthy public sphere.

Dr. Tageldin Hamad

President, Universal Peace Federation

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Call to Action

• Become an Ambassador for Peace – Join a global network of leaders, changemakers, and community builders committed to advancing peace, dialogue, and moral leadership.
• Get Involved in UPF - UK’s Charitable Work – Support our programmes in interfaith cooperation, youth leadership, gender equality, and community service. Your participation helps build bridges across cultures and strengthens social cohesion in the UK.
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