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Science Literacy for Human Rights

Think critically. Act wisely.

Ready to understand how misinformation threatens human rights?

Explore our interactive platform and build your defense skills.

Your learning path

7 progressive modules to develop your critical analysis skills

Think Freely

You don't always choose what you believe. Let's find out why.

See Clearly

How does information become "true" in our minds?

Know Your Brain

Your brain takes shortcuts: fast and useful, sometimes misleading. Learn to notice them, and when to slow down and verify.

Trust Wisely

How to spot reliable sources without blind trust or total rejection?

Decode Narratives

Why do some stories seem true even when they aren't?

Embrace Uncertainty

Absolute certainty is rare. Here's how to decide with confidence despite doubt.

Take Action

Knowing is good. Doing is better. Discover how to make a difference around you.

Why This Matters

Misinformation is one of the biggest challenges of our digital age.

86%

of internet users have been fooled by fake news at least once

6x

faster: how quickly false news spreads compared to accurate news

70%

of young people struggle to identify unreliable sources online

The Good News

Research shows that media literacy education works. Young people who learn critical thinking skills are significantly better at identifying misinformation and are less likely to share false content. That's why SciLit exists, to give you the tools to navigate the information landscape with confidence.

For Educators

Youth Workers & Educators Program

A Youthpass-certified training initiative supporting youth workers and educators in developing young people's critical thinking competencies to responsibly engage with information and advocate for human rights.

  • ✓ 6 dedicated modules on facilitation techniques
  • ✓ Toolkit for running workshops in your community
  • ✓ Youthpass Certificate recognized across Europe
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Facilitating Critical Thinking

Recognizing Vulnerability

Building Trust with Youth

Inclusive Teaching Methods

Digital Safety & Ethics

Creating Safe Spaces

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Live Events

Virtual Workshops

Join live interactive sessions with experts from across Europe.

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Pre-bunking Techniques

How to inoculate yourself against misinformation before it reaches you.

Dates to be announced

Youth Advocacy Skills

Practical skills for young people who want to be heard in their community.

Dates to be announced

Digital Citizenship Workshop

Being an informed, responsible citizen online.

Tools & Resources

Essential resources to help you identify misinformation and protect your rights

Youth Advocacy Toolkit

Policy recommendations, position papers, and campaign materials for youth-led initiatives.

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Network

Community

Connect with young critical thinkers across Europe. Share campaigns, discuss ideas, and make an impact together.

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Featured Campaigns

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Example content

Challenge

"You see a shocking headline shared by a friend on social media about a major political event."

What should you do first when you see surprising news?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SciLit

How does the platform work?
SciLit is a free e-learning platform that consists of 6 interactive modules teaching you how to recognize misinformation and pseudoscientific claims, understand cognitive biases, and develop critical thinking skills to protect human rights.
Each module includes short video lessons, interactive activities, mini-games, and quizzes. You progress at your own pace and can track your advancement through your personal dashboard.
The platform is available in English, French, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovenian, Bulgarian, and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
Who can participate?
SciLit welcomes young people aged 14 to 30, youth workers, educators, facilitators and anyone passionate about developing critical thinking skills! To create an account, you must be at least 14 (15 if you live in Slovenia). This rule applies in the project's partner countries: if you register from another country, the minimum age is the one set by your national law.
Youth workers and educators can access our special facilitation track with 6 additional modules and ready-to-use teaching toolkits to bring SciLit into their workshops and training sessions.
Do I get a certificate or badge?
Yes! When you finish all 7 modules, the SciLit partner organisation in your country will email you an official Youthpass certificate, recognised across Europe.
You can also download a SciLit completion card (PDF or PNG) to celebrate your journey. This card is symbolic and doesn't replace the Youthpass.
As you progress, you'll earn digital badges for your achievements, which you can share on social media and LinkedIn. Plus, you unlock collectible cards featuring human rights articles and critical thinking techniques.
What are the technical requirements?
SciLit works on any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. No installation or download is required.
You need a stable internet connection to access the content. Most activities work offline once loaded, but progress is saved when you're connected.
Creating an account is free. We only ask for your first name, surname and email address, and whether you're taking part as a young person or a youth worker. Your data is stored securely on servers in the European Union.
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A European project

Scientific Literacy as a Catalyst for Change: Addressing Pseudoscience and Science Disinformation in relation to Human Rights

A partnership of six organizations from Romania, France, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, and Bulgaria.

ASUR
Mythodologie
CICAP
SOYA
Zavod Boter
ECIESC
Co-funded by the European Union

This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. The content reflects the authors' views only, and the European Commission and National Agency cannot be held responsible for any use of this information.

Project reference: 2025-1-RO01-KA220-YOU-000357084