“Radio and Peace”
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| Model One: photo by Cliff Hutson |
World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13th to recognize the power of radio as a medium of communication. Its theme changes annually, this year it is “Radio and Peace”, as radio can be a powerful tool for promoting peace, democracy, and human rights - there can be no peace without justice.
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| Radio Expeditions: photo bt Cliff Hutson |
While it may seem to those of us that live in the US that everyone has gone digital, radio remains the primary source of information for millions of people across the world. Its accessibility and cost-effective technology make it easy to operate even in the most remote parts of the world.
I listen to radio every day as a source of entertainment - classical music and the local college station. However, radio can also offer news, discussion about topical issues, and rants by both liberal and conservative hosts. It seems to me that this could just as easily contribute to conflict as it does to peace. But, UNESCO wants to focus on independent radio bringing truth to light which will lead to conditions in which peace can thrive. That would be nice.
