United Nations
Educational, Scientiﬁc andCultural Organization

global mil week 2016
OCT 31 - NOV 6

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PRACTICALINFORMATION
United Nations
Educational, Scientiﬁc andCultural Organization

FEATURE EVENT
02-05 NOVEMBER
SÃo Paulo, Brazil
School of Communication and Arts
University of SÃo PaulOUNITWIN Cooperation Programme on
Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue

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BACKGROUND
The Fifth Annual UNESCO-led global celebration of Media andInformation Literacy (MIL) Week will take place from 31st October to 6th
November, 2016. The Feature event spearheaded by UNESCO in São
Paulo will start with the Youth Agenda Forum on November 2nd and themain conference on 3rd – 5th November 2016. The Feature event ishosted by the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and in collaboration with the
Global Alliance for Partnerships on Media and Information Literacy(GAPMIL), and the UNESCO-UNAOC MIL and Intercultural Dialogue
University Network (MILID). The highlights of the Global MIL Week 2016
include the Sixth MILID Conference and the First General Assembly of
GAPMIL. Partners’ side-events will enrich the participants’ experience ofleading educational, technological and artistic trends in the MIL arena.
The activities, roundtables and conference of the Global MIL Week areindispensable opportunities for members of GAPMIL and theInternational University MILID Network to meet and share their latest
research results, ideas, projects and information, accompanied by adiverse gathering of stakeholders involved in information media literacy inprint and in digital media.
For the ﬁrst time in Brazil, international organizations, universities,
associations, research groups and educators, media professionals,
information specialists and librarians, policy makers and regulators, NGOs
and practitioners in MIL from around the world will be connected throughthe Conference and General Assembly to amplify public awareness of theimportance of media and information literacy. Artists, journalists,
information specialists and other professionals who work on after-school
and community-based MIL programs will also be featured in this year’s
event.

ORGANISERS, HOST AND
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The Global MIL Week is organized by UNESCO. The event will be hosted by the
University of São Paulo, in São Paulo, Brazil with support from the British School of
Creative Arts in São Paulo and the Youth Portal of the Municipal Secretary of Human
Rights and Citizenship of São Paulo.
Folha de S.Paulo and Deutsche Welle are media partners of the Global MIL Week.
Main partners at the University of São Paulo are CINUSP, the Department of Film,
Radio and TV, the City of Knowledge Research Group at the School of Communication
and Arts, the Center for Society and Technology Studies at the School of Engineeringand the Institute of Advanced Studies.
Beyond USP, the Brazilian Association of Educommuication Teachers andPractitioners (ABPEducom), the Museum of the Person, the Media and Education Lab(MEL), Dentsu Brasil and SPCINE, the São Paulo City Film Commission have joined as
strategic partners.
The team responsible for the event is led by Mr Alton Grizzle, (a.grizzle@unesco.org).
The Local Organizing Committee is led by Esther Hamburger, the 2016/2017 Chairof the UNESCO-UNAOC MILID University Network, Professor, USP ehamb@usp.br,(+55) 11 3091-4305, and Executive Secretary, USP Associate Professor Gilson
Schwartz, (+55) 11 3091-4305 at City of Knowledge lab, schwartz@usp.br.
CONTACTS FOR SPECIFIC REQUESTS:• Ms Matilda Boateng, UNESCO, m.boateng@unesco.org – Agenda issues, bios etc.
• Mr Xu Jing (Marco), UNESCO, ji.xu@unesco.org - Agenda issues, communication,
MILCLICKS.
• Ms Tatjana Ljubic, UNESCO, t.ljubic@unesco.org – SIDE EVENTS, Pratical Guidelines,
MIL CLICKS.
• Mr Shee Ern Ng (Linus) se.ng@unesco.org – Youth Agenda• Professor Cláudia da Natividade, claudia.natividade@zencrane.com,(+55) 11 98158-6697 - Operational and Guests issues in Brazil• Mrs Ivone Vantini, ivontini@usp.br(+55) 11 3091-4332 - Airtickets and Hotel issues (copy to Cláudia da Natividade)• Eduardo Gameiro, eduardogameiro@gmail.com - Materials, Visual Programming

DATE AND VENUEThe Global MIL Week Feature event will take place from 2nd to 5th November, at Cidade
Universitária, the main campus of the University of São Paulo (USP). The address is: Avenida
Professor Almeida Prado, 1280 - Butantã, São Paulo.
The Youth Agenda kicks-off on November 2nd and the Closing Party will take place at the
British School of Creative Arts (EBAC).
Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas (EBAC) - Rua Mourato Coelho, 1404 – Vila Madalena
Venue for Plenary Sessions:
Plenary Sessions on November 3rd will take place at Biblioteca Brasiliana Guita e José
Mindlin, USP Campus, Rua da Biblioteca, s/n, Cidade Universitária - www.bbm.usp.br
Plenary sessions (aside from the Opening Session and 1st Plenary Session on November 3rd)will take place at Auditório Paulo Emílio, Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade deSão Paulo (ECA/USP)
Venue for Round Table Sessions:
The round table sessions will take place at Building 4 (Auditoriums A, B, and various
classrooms) at The School of Communication and Arts (ECA) of University of São Paulo - A
Escola de Comunicações e Artes (ECA) da Universidade de São Paulo
Cidade Universitária - Av. Prof. Lúcio Martins Rodrigues, 443 - Butantã.

Gate 2ECA

USP

School ofCommunication
and Arts

UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO

BRASILIANA
LIBRARY

Gate 3Gate 1RESTAURANT

FOOD TRUCKS

COFFEE & SNACKSBANKSCOLLEGE CAFETERIAPEDESTRIANSGATETRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Nationals from Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela)
coming to Brazil need passports or national IDs to travel. Other nationalities must present avalid passport. Other information about the Brazilian visa can be found at:www.visacentral.com/brazil-visa
www.portalconsular.mre.gov.br/estrangeiros.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Persons with disabilities: Facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and assistancewill be provided if needed.
Interpretation: The working languages of the Global MIL Week Feature event are
Portuguese and English. Interpretation is provided for the all sessions of the Feature event.
Language: Brazil’s ofﬁcial language is Portuguese; even though English is not widely spoken,
public transportation and public spaces have instructions in other languages (i.e. Spanish).
Weather: the weather in São Paulo is quite changeable. It can rain unexpectedly, and it isrecommended to have summer clothes as well as warmer ones. The month of November ischaracterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs around 27°C
throughout the month, exceeding 32°C or dropping below 20°C only one day in ten.
Local time: the ofﬁcial time is GMT -3. From October 16 to February, the local time will be
GMT -2.
Currency: the ofﬁcial currency in Brazil is the real (R$). Other currencies can be exchanged
for reals in exchange ofﬁces.
Useful numbers: the international dial code for Brazil is +55. Emergency numbers:
190 - Police / 192 - Ambulance / 193 - Fire Department
Internet Access: some squares and parks have free Wi-Fi provided by the municipal
administration. Wi-Fi will be provided in all event spaces for the Global MIL Week Feature
event.
Power Supply: The type N socket and plug are the ofﬁcial standard in Brazil and the voltage
varies from 110-220 V. Brazil is one of the very few countries that does not have a standard
voltage, but at the same time it has only one ofﬁcial type of socket. Make sure to check out thevoltage at the venue before plugging something in. In the city of São Paulo the voltage isusually 127V.
Links to Tourist Information:www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/en/conhecasp/turismo.php
www.travelchannel.com/destinations/brazil/sao-paulo/articles/sao-paulo-s-6-must-see-museums
www.tripadvisor.com.br/Attractions-g303631-Activities-c49-Sao_Paulo_State_of_Sao_Paulo.html

ABOUT SÃO PAULO
The largest city in Brazil, São Paulo was founded in 1554. Throughout its history, the citypreserved its role as a commercial center, as well as a plural and diverse composition. It
became of utmost importance to the country’s economy during the nineteenth century, when
the coffee plantations and commerce boomed in the state of São Paulo and in the world. In
1828, one of the oldest institutions of education in Brazil was created, the Faculdade de
Direito da Largo de São Paulo. Culturally diverse, São Paulo is home to people from allnationalities, a fact that is reﬂected in a lot of neighborhoods, like Bixiga and Liberdade. Now,
the city has over 11 million residents and it is the most important economic center in the
country.
São Paulo hosts some of the world´s most important museums and parks. MASP is
considered one of the most important museums of art in Latin America as well as a landmark
in creative architecture. Its permanent collection includes works by Monet, Cézanne and VanGogh, as well as iconic Brazilian artists such as Anita Malfatti and Portinari. Near the Luz
subway station, the Pinacoteca de São Paulo displays contemporary and classic Brazilian
paintings and installations. The interactive soccer museum located just under the Pacaembu
Stadium is another must-go site, like the science museum Catavento and the Latin America
Memorial. The Ibirapuera, one of the largest parks in Latin America, hosts several museums,
cultural activities and open spaces for walks and all sorts of outdoor practices. Other
neighborhoods to visit include Vila Madalena, Baixo Augusta and Liberdade, the Japaneseand Chinatown territories in the City. Look for the special MIL Tours agenda which will also
take you to landmark territories of culture in the peripheric áreas of São Paulo.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reservations and all acommodation is the responsability of participants.

OFFICIAL HOTEL FOR THE EVENT
Golden Tower Hotel
Rua Deputado Lacerda Franco, 148
Phone: +55 (11) 3094-2200 / 3094-2212
www.goldentowerhotel.com.br

OTHER OPTIONSBlue Tree Faria Lima
Avenida Brigadeiro
Faria Lima, 3989
Phone: +55 (11) 3896-7544
www.bluetree.com.br

Mercure – São Paulo Funchal
Rua Funchal, 111
Phone: +55 (11) 5188-3855
www.mercure.com

Howard Johnson (Ibis Styles)
Rua Tavares Cabral, 61
Phone: +55 (11) 3093-7200
www.accorhotels.com

GO Inn Jaguaré
Av. Jaguaré, 1.664
Phone: +55 (11) 3716-2656
www.atlanticahotels.com.br

Quality - Faria Lima
Rua Diogo Moreira, 247
Phone: +55 (11) 2197-7050
www.atlanticahotels.com.br

TRANSPORTATIONFROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY
The main international airport of Sao Paulo International Airport Guarulhos is the larger of
Sao Paulo’s two airports and is about 30km north of Sao Paulo. All international ﬂights
operate from this airport. It is located in the municipality of Guarulhos in Greater São Paulo(http://www.aeroportoguarulhos.net/en/). The Guarulhos International is located 25 kmfrom the city center of Sao Paulo. Several bus, taxi and transfers companies provide airport
shuttle. At the airport, you will ﬁnd major air companies ofﬁces, currency exchange booths,
banks and ATM machines.
Taxi services:
Taxi services are available at Guarulhos airport 24 hours a day and are located outside thearrivals area. Guarucoop is the only taxi service allowed to operate from the international
airport. Uber was cleared to operate out of the Airport in early 2015, however they cannot
pick up passengers on the near curve, but on the far curve.
The average taxi fare from the airport to the city center is R$100,00 to R$150,00 (around
U$20 to U$50). Blue-and-white Guarucoop radio taxis (www.guarucoop.com.br) provide a
ﬂat rate from the Airport (approximately R$ 110-140 as of October 2011). The common
taxis are metered, with drives beginning at R$4,50 and costing R$1.20 per Kilometer. Taxis
from Sao Paulo airport can also be booked online with companies such as Sao Paulo Airport
Transfers, Concierge Car, OnWay Executive Car Services and LingoTaxi, who charge a ﬂat
rate and allow travelers to book prior to arriving at Sao Paulo airport.
Regardless the taxi option, the ride to the city should take around 45 minutes from theInternational Airport during off peak hours, but can take up to 2 hours during peak travel
times.
Airport Bus Service:
Buses depart from Guarulhos International Airport, bound for the Congonhas Airport,
Republic Square, Bus Terminal Tietê and Barra Funda, Itaim Bibi, Paulista / Augusta Hotels
Circuit and Tatuapé Metro Station. Schedules and lines can be consulted through thefollowing link: http://www.airportbusservice.com.br/en/linhas. The ticket price is around
R$40,00 and R$50,00 (around U$11 and U$14). More information about Airport Bus
Service can be found at the website of the Airport, at this link:
http://www.aeroportoguarulhos.net/en/guarulhos-airport-bus-service
Public transportation/Bus:
Another bus option across the street from the Airport Bus Service and it is also the mostaffordable. The ticket price is R$5,55 (around US $2) and the bus number is 257 to/from
Metrô Tatuapé (subway line red). The bus leads to the Metro station, from where the train istaken to the destination.

TRANSPORTATIONTRAIN / SUBWAY (METRO) TRANSPORTATION
Trains:There are train (CPTM) and subway (Metrô) lines that connect the city.
The metro station nearest the airport of Guarulhos is Tietê (Line 1 – Blue). There, passengers
must use buses to get to the airport, every day from Plataforma 60 – Line Aeroporto
Internacional de Guarulhos.
Time table for metro Tietê station : 05:00* 05:45 07:00 07:40 08:35 09:35 10:25 11:15
12:25 13:25 14:15 15:15 16:15 17:05 17:55 18:35 19:35 20:35 21:35 22:25 23:15 00:30*
02:00* 03:30*.
Time of bus running from Tiete to Guarulhos Airport is around 40minuntes.
Price for bus course: R$ 60,00.
Other stations that have direct connection by bus to the airport:
Barra Funda (Line 3 – Red)
República (Line 3 – Red)
Tatuapé (Line 3 – Red)
Subway:The subway opens at 04h40am and closes at midnight. On Saturdays, it’s possible to travel
until 01h am. Each station has a time-speciﬁc functioning. The boarding after Midnight until
the closing time of the season can be performed exclusively for travel on the same line.
Speciﬁc information about hours of operation of stations can be found atwww.metro.sp.gov.br/en/your-trip/operation-hours/stations.aspx
Timetable can be found at:www.metro.sp.gov.br/en/your-trip/operation-hours/integration.aspx
Map of the subway network can be found at:www.metro.sp.gov.br/redes/mapa.pdf
Buses, SPTrans are also available anywhere in the city, additional information is available at:www.sptrans.com.br
The fares to each are R$3,80 (around U$1,20).

RESTAURANTSThe School of Communications and Arts (ECA) has a variety of options, such as acollege restaurant, food trucks and many restaurants at the other Institutes nearby
ECA.
Restaurante CEPEUSP
Praça 2, Prof. Rubião Meira, 61
Phone: +55 (11) 3091-3554
Restaurante Escola Politécnica
Avenida Professor Melo Morais, 927
Phone: +55 (11) 3034-1418
Restaurante Faculdade de Arquitetura
Rua do Lago, 876
Restaurante Faculdade de Educação
Av. da Universidade, 308
Phone: +55 (11) 3091-3551
Restaurante CEPAM
Avenida Prof. Lineu Prestes, 913
Phone: +55 (11) 3811-0300
Restaurante Sweden (FEA Institute)
Avenida Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 908
Phone: +55 (11) 3483-9990

APPS
USP provides a variety of Ofﬁcial Apps for mobile devices, ranging from maps,
security, food options to important news, which can be found at:www.app.usp.br(also available on AppStore and GooglePlay)