Methods of obtaining information and news may vary today, due to the multiplicity of communication channels that are no longer limited to television, radio or traditional methods, as social media has swept competition arenas in the speed of access and communication recently, but it can be agreed that radio to this day maintains its position as a companion For cars or buses, despite the technological development, whether to listen to the news or learn about the latest music releases.
It has the advantage of being the most accessible medium for audiences all over the world, even remote communities and vulnerable groups due to its being a powerful and inexpensive means of communication and communication, so it can be considered a platform for participation in public debate, regardless of the educational level of people, and moreover, radio plays a large and special role in Communicating in emergency situations and providing disaster relief.
Today, February 13, marks World Radio Day, as declared by the General Conference of UNESCO at its 36th session in 2011, the day when United Nations Radio was established in 1946.
Radio is a medium for democratic discourse globally, and radio remains the most widely used medium, according to UNESCO, which called on radio stations on World Radio 2020, to support diversity in the editorial rooms and radio programming alike.
On her world day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the radio, saying:
Radio is a means of communication that contributes to bringing people closer, and in an era in which the media is developing rapidly, radio maintains a special position within every local community as an easily accessible source to obtain important news and information.
Radio is also a source of innovation, as it was a pioneer in the production of programs to interact with the masses and broadcast content derived from the masses, decades before this practice turned into a trend.
Broadcast products abound in a wonderful diversity in terms of their forms and languages, a diversity that manifests itself even among broadcasters themselves and this is a message for the whole world, in the midst of our endeavors to achieve the goals of sustainable development and address the climate crisis, radio plays a major role as a source of information and inspiration alike.
On this World Radio Day, let us recognize the sustainable role that radio plays in promoting diversity and helping the world build a more peaceful and inclusive world.