World Radio Day 📻

Overview

World Radio Day is an international day celebrated annually on February 13. It was proclaimed on November 3, 2011, by UNESCO's 36th General Conference. The day aims to celebrate radio as a powerful medium, to enhance international cooperation among broadcasters, and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to promote access to information, freedom of expression and cultural diversity.

Observed each year on February 13, World Radio Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

UNESCO first proposed World Radio Day in 2008.

February 13 was chosen as the date because it was the day the United Nations Radio was established in 1946.

Quick facts

• DateFebruary 13
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to observe

• Listen to a local AM/FM station.
• Explore public, college, or community radio.
• Try international radio streams online.
• Learn how radio supports emergency communication.
• Explore podcasts and digital radio formats.
• Support local broadcasters.

Fun facts

• Radio remains one of the most widely used media platforms worldwide due to its low cost and accessibility.

Sources and attribution

World Radio Day (UNESCO)

History of Radio (Encyclopaedia Britannica)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is World Radio Day?

It is observed on February 13 each year.

What is World Radio Day?

World Radio Day is an international day celebrated annually on February 13. It was proclaimed on November 3, 2011, by UNESCO's 36th General Conference. The day aims to celebrate radio as a powerful medium, to enhance international cooperation among broadcasters, and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to promote access to information, freedom of expression and cultural diversity.

How do people observe World Radio Day?

Tune into a station and explore how radio serves communities today.

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