World Radio Day - February 13, 2012

World Radio Day seeks raise awareness about the importance of radio, facilitate access to information through radio and enhance networking among broadcasters.

The decision to declare February 13th the World Radio Day was adopted by UNESCO following a proposal by the Spanish Academy of Radio and a consultation process supported by AMARC, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters.

Since it was first established, radio has proven its impact and universality as a media all over the world.  Radio is recognised as a financially viable medium, specifically suited to reach remote communities and the under represented in addition to a strong and specific role in emergency communication and disaster relief.

Further information is available from the following sites:

• World Radio Day
• AMARC, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters