Think critically. Act wisely.
Ready to understand how misinformation threatens human rights?
Explore our interactive platform and build your defense skills.
Ready to understand how misinformation threatens human rights?
Explore our interactive platform and build your defense skills.
Your learning path
6 progressive modules to develop your critical analysis skills
Seeing, Believing, Verifying
How does information become "true" in our minds?
Cognitive Traps & Emotions
Why can your brain deceive you (and how to regain control)?
Who to Trust?
How to spot reliable sources without blind trust or total rejection?
Narratives & Identity
Why do some stories seem true even when they aren't?
Deciding Under Uncertainty
How to make decisions when science isn't 100% certain?
Taking Action
How to take concrete action against misinformation?
Why This Matters
Misinformation is one of the biggest challenges of our digital age.
of internet users have been fooled by fake news at least once
faster: how quickly false news spreads compared to accurate news
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.
Youth Workers & Educators Program
A structured 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
- ✓ Certificate recognized across Europe
Facilitating Critical Thinking
Recognizing Vulnerability
Building Trust with Youth
Inclusive Teaching Methods
Digital Safety & Ethics
Creating Safe Spaces
Virtual Workshops
Join live interactive sessions with experts from across Europe.
Pre-bunking Techniques
🇫🇷 🇮🇹 Mythodologie & CICAP
Youth Advocacy Skills
🇧🇬 SOYA
Digital Citizenship Workshop
🇸🇮 Zavod Boter
Tools & Resources
Essential resources to help you identify misinformation and protect your rights
Bad News Game
Learn manipulation tactics
Glossary
Key terms explained
Human Rights Guide
Rights & misinformation
Fact-Check Tools
Verification resources
Youth Advocacy Toolkit
Policy recommendations, position papers, and campaign materials for youth-led initiatives.
Community
Connect with young critical thinkers across Europe. Share campaigns, discuss ideas, and make an impact together.
Featured Campaigns
Stop Health Misinformation
Romania • 234 supporters
Science in Schools
Italy • 189 supporters
Digital Literacy for All
France • 156 supporters
Weekly 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 (16-30 years old), youth workers, educators, facilitators - and anyone passionate about developing critical thinking skills!
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! Upon completing all 6 modules, you receive a Youthpass Certificate — the EU's official tool for validating non-formal learning through the Erasmus+ programme.
As you progress, you'll also earn digital badges showcasing your achievements - perfect for sharing on social media and LinkedIn.
Plus, you unlock collectible cards featuring Human Rights articles and critical thinking techniques throughout your learning journey.
💻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 and only requires a valid email address. Your data is stored securely and never shared with third parties.
Ready to get started?
Be the first to access our interactive modules and start your journey toward critical thinking.