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• INTERNATIONAL DAY OF STATISTICAL LITERACY (IDSL) 2026 is taking place again on 17 November 2026 with the theme Statistical Literacy in the Age of Advanced Technology! You are most warmly welcome to the one-day online conference full of interesting presentations and a panel discussion. 
• ISLP is given a special spotlight in the second issue of vISIon, ISI's flagship magazine. This issue explores how statistics makes hidden realities visible: covering topics from AI and modern slavery to climate vulnerability and civic data use. You can read the issue here and please check pages 19 to 22!
• We are currently gathering materials for the next ISLP newsletter. Share your stories, projects, or ideas on promoting statistical literacy in your country. Please send contributions to islp.coordination@gmail.com before the deadline on the July 31st, 2026.
• Together with JMP, ISLP is hosting a panel at ICOTS12: “Teaching Statistical Literacy in the Light of AI”. As AI continues to transform education, this timely session will explore what it means for statistical literacy. Expect fresh insights and lively discussion!
• Norway has a new Country Coordinator: Svetlana Badina. Welcome!
• Romania has a new Country Coordinator: Diana Onu. Welcome!
• Please note the rules about AI use in the ISLP Poster Competition 2026-2027, under ”Advice regarding posters” in the competition page. Projects must always be the work of the students!
• Paraguay has two new Country Coordinators: Marlene Elizabeth Román and Teresita Dejesus Baez Llamosas. Welcome!
• France has a new Country Coordinator: Eduardo Cepeda. Welcome!
• We are happy to inform you that the International Poster Competition 2026-2027 is now OPEN! Explore details and participate here.
• We’re proud to be part of the ISI Regional Conference 2026 in Malta (3–5 June)! Join our session: “Innovative Co-operation in Statistical Literacy” It’s shaping up to be a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion: don’t miss it!
• The ISLP Country Coordinator's Guide has been published, take a look here!