Information and Awareness-Raising Event with the Participation of a UNESCO Representative

On September 26, 2026, an information and awareness-raising event was organized by Tazhibayeva U.M. and Dyussenbekova Zh.A., lecturers of the Faculty of Philology, for first-year students of the Faculty of Law majoring in “Law Enforcement” on the topic “UNESCO’s Mandate in the Field of Communication and Information.”

The event was held on September 26, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:00 in Lecture Hall 4 of the Faculty of Law. A total of 60 students of the “Law Enforcement” program of the Faculty of Law participated in the event.

The guest of honor was Madjer Massanov, National Programme Officer for Communication and Information at the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty.

During the meeting, current issues in the fields of education, communication and information were discussed, as well as the role of digital technologies in modern society. Particular attention was paid to media and information literacy, the dissemination of reliable information, and combating disinformation.

The discussion also addressed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 4 “Quality Education” and SDG 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.”        Students were informed about the importance of quality and accessible education, ensuring access to information, developing information and media literacy, protecting fundamental freedoms, and fostering a responsible information environment.

Within the discussion of SDG 16, particular attention was given to freedom of expression, access to reliable information, the role of the media, and responsibility in disseminating information materials. Students were informed that the publication and dissemination of inaccurate or false information may have negative consequences. Therefore, the importance of critically evaluating information, verifying its reliability, and acting responsibly when publishing content on social media and other digital platforms was emphasized.

The UNESCO representative also spoke to students about modern digital technologies and new tools that can be applied in educational and professional activities. Various digital applications and opportunities for their practical use were presented.

Particular attention was devoted to UNESCO opportunities for young people and students, including educational, informational and international initiatives aimed at developing their professional, digital and communication competencies.

The event contributed to enhancing students’ information, media and digital literacy, fostering a responsible approach to the dissemination of information, and broadening their understanding of the role of UNESCO, the Sustainable Development Goals, and opportunities for youth participation in international initiatives.

The meeting was held in an open dialogue format, providing students with an opportunity to learn about current issues in education, communication and information, explore modern digital tools and UNESCO opportunities, and ask questions of the organization’s representative.