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Applications are now open for the UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026!

The UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026 is an international hackathon for young people aged 18–30 from around the world.

If you are interested in media, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, combating disinformation, and promoting critical thinking, join us!

Participants will work in teams to develop innovative solutions in the field of media and information literacy, helping to make the digital environment safer, more inclusive, and more responsible.

What awaits participants?

  • A free online mentoring program with international experts (July 1–2);
  • Team-based collaboration;
  • Winners will be invited to Greece to participate in the European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom, where they will present their projects to a global audience.

Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your ideas on an international stage and contribute to the development of a responsible digital environment.

More information: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-youth-hackathon-2026