World Radio Day being observed today

Kathmandu: World Radio Day is being observed by organising several awareness-creating programmes across the globe today.

At the call of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO, the day is being marked today by broadcasting a radio programme to spread awareness about the problems arising from climate change and adaptation measures.

Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as International Day of the United Nations, February 13 became World Radio Day.

According to UNESCO, radio is beginning its second century of service as one of the most dependable and widely utilised forms of media in the world.

Radio contributes to achieving its international objectives by supporting populations affected by climate disasters, such as tropical storms and floods. It helps disseminate fact-based information, amplify listeners’ voices, and feature dedicated radio shows.

Radio is considered a powerful medium for democratic debate and mass communication. Radio is the most widely reached and the most listened to globally.

At one time, the role of radio in maintaining social diversity and unity, representing, listening and telling the stories of the voiceless was incomparable.

Radio, which has always been a friend of the commoners during disasters and in rural areas, has also played a spectacular role in social change by providing information, entertainment and education.