KATHMANDU, Feb 13: People worldwide are celebrating World Radio Day today with various awareness programs. Responding to UNESCO's call, this year’s celebration highlights climate change-related challenges and adaptation through radio broadcasts in an era of rapid global change.
In 2000, UNESCO member states proposed to observe February 13 as World Radio Day, and the UN General Assembly approved it in 2012, marking the start of its official celebration.
7th World Radio Day being marked today
Radio serves as a powerful medium for democratic discourse and remains one of the most influential forms of mass communication. It reaches the widest audience globally and is the most widely listened-to medium. It has played an unparalleled role in maintaining social diversity and unity, amplifying the voices of the unheard, ensuring representation, and fostering communication.
During disasters and in remote rural areas, radio has remained a constant companion, delivering information, entertainment, and education while driving social transformation. People also consider it an essential tool for promoting positive dialogue.
