IGF 2024 Lightning Talk #66 Advancing digital skills for peace in times of conflict: the case of Ukraine

    IFLA
    Maria Fernanda De Brasdefer, IFLA, Policy & Research Officer, NGO
    Stephen Wyber, Director of Policy and Advocacy, WEOG

    Speakers

    Maria Fernanda De Brasdefer, Policy & Research Officer, IFLA, GRULAC
    Yaroslava Shoshynska, Deputy Director, Ukrainian Library Association, EEA
    Nicholas Crockford, Deputy Executive Director, Tactical Tech, WEOG

    Onsite Moderator

    Stephen Wyber, IFLA, Civil Society

    Rapporteur

    Stephen Wyber

    SDGs

    3. Good Health and Well-Being
    4. Quality Education
    4.4
    4.5
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    16.3
    16.7

    Targets: SDG 3 - Digital skills development promote competences that will allow individuals to engage fully in today's information society from a healthy approach.
    SDG 4, 4.4,4.5 - Digital literacy enables access to educational resources and empowers individuals to engage in continuous learning processes.
    SDG 16, 16.3, 16.7, 16.10 - The development of digital literacy skills plays a crucial role in fostering informed citizenship that promotes dialogue and combats misinformation. This will contribute to building peaceful and inclusive societies.

    Format

    The digital literacy initiative will be presented at the beginning of the session, leaving some time for the speakers to reflect on the impact of its development during the current conflict in Ukraine. The presentation from the panellists will be followed by a short Q&A.

    Duration (minutes)
    30
    Description

    This session will explore the transformative power of digital skills in fostering peace and stability, particularly in regions facing conflict. Drawing from the example of Ukraine, where a digital literacy initiative has been implemented, the session will give a brief overview of this process and will highlight the importance of enhancing digital literacy and technology proficiency as a pathway to peacebuilding and community resilience. Opportunities for collaboration, continued engagement and resource sharing will also be highlighted via the talk.

    We aim to keep the session interactive and leave space for questions during and after the sessions. We would also like to invite the audience to share similar cases, interventions or practices as well as personal recommendations for the promotion of partnerships in this context.