The theme for the 12th edition of the World Radio Day, is “Radio and Peace”. On World Radio Day 2023, UNESCO highlights independent radio as a pillar for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The theme was chosen in recognition of radio’s capacity to “shape public opinion and frame a narrative that can influence domestic and international situations and decision-making processes.”
In the Caribbean, and at the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. The objectives of World Radio Day are to raise awareness among the public and the media regarding the importance of radio as well as to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio as well as to enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.
There’s more information at the World Radio Day website.
CBU Members, register your activities for World Radio Day 2023
As members of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union participate in this year’s activities to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13, 2023, registration can be made via the form provided on the UNESCO website. All activities registered on the UNESCO website will be included in the global map. Suggested ideas include :
- call-ins or vox-pops to share your listeners’ perspectives on radio and peace,
- talk shows reviewing books or magazines that bring home stories of reintegration, reconciliation, co-existence, solidarity, and community healing, as well as,
- music programmes featuring songs of peace
In the Caribbean, and at the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. The objectives of World Radio Day are to raise awareness among the public and the media regarding the importance of radio as well as to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio as well as to enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.
