MOSCOW declaration refers to

A. Media and Information Literacy

B. Information Consolidation

C. Raising advocacy programs

D. International Conference held in 2012

E. Organized by UNESCO.

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The correct answer is A, C, and D only.

Key Points

The Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy (MIL):
- The International Conference on Media and Information Literacy for Knowledge Societies took place in Moscow from June 24-28, 2012.
- The Conference was coordinated by various organizations, including the Russian Ministry of Culture, UNESCO, IFLA, and others, as part of Russia's role in the UNESCO Information for All Programme.
- The attendees at the Conference reached consensus on:
  - Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is vital for developing diverse, participatory knowledge societies and their components.
  - MIL draws from previous documents like the Prague Declaration (2003), the Alexandria Proclamation (2005), the Fez Declaration (2011), and IFLA recommendations (2011). It supports key skills for UN goals, human rights, and the World Summit on the Information Society aims.
  - Promote educational reforms for MIL improvement.
  - Research and create MIL tools, frameworks, and assessment methods.
  - Advocacy programs for raising awareness.