World Radio Day: A century informing, entertaining and educating
World Radio Day is commemorated in recognition of the enormous impact radio has as a medium for accessible communication across the world.
TODAY marks the 100th celebration of World Radio Day, a day dedicated to recognising the importance of radio as a medium for communication, information dissemination and cultural expression.
Established by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 2011 and celebrated annually on February 13, this year’s World Radio Day holds special significance as it highlights a century of informing, entertaining and educating.
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The United Nations said that World Radio Day strives to heighten public and media awareness about the significance of radio. Additionally, the day wishes to prompt radio stations to facilitate information accessibility through their platform and foster networking and international collaboration among broadcasters.
This year’s theme for World Radio Day illuminates the extraordinary journey of radio, spanning its remarkable past, relevant present and promising future.
The United Nations stated, “The 2024 observance highlights the history of radio and its powerful impact on news, drama, music and sports. It also recognises the ongoing practical value as a portable public safety net during emergencies and power outages, caused by natural and human-made disasters, such as storms, earthquakes, floods, heat, wildfires, accidents and warfare. Furthermore, [it highlights] the continuing democratic value of radio. Radio is to serve as a grassroots catalyst for connectedness within under-served groups, including immigrant, religious, minority and poverty-stricken populations.”
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