In an era marked by the dizzying speed of technological innovation and the rapid obsolescence of one shiny new platform after another, Radio is beginning its second century of service as one of the most dependable and widely utilized forms of media in the world.  

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 (WRD). While the Paris Agreement takes on capital importance, radio contributes to the achievement of its international objectives by supporting populations in the face of climate change through the dissemination of fact-based information, listeners’ voices, dedicated radio shows …  

To all radio professionals and volunteers, everywhere in the world, UNESCO salutes your daily work and your commitment to the future of our planet, our future.
 

2025 Opportunities

To benefit from the 2025 Opportunities and appear on the UNESCO map please click here. Your radio station will also have the chance to connect with a radio station in another locality or country. Thanks to these collaborations, you will be able to exchange programs, guests, sound archives, and even... consider a longer-term relationship beyond February 13, 2025. Take advantage of this opportunity! 

Regularly consult the map to discover new radio stations or partners that could match your search…

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Audios 2024

On the occasion of World Radio Day 2024, UNESCO releases 20 audio files of one minute each, which can be broadcast, shared and used free of charge and without copyright restriction. You will be able to include them in your programs or events, and also upload them to your social media platforms. The following audios are in their original language, and you are welcome to do a voice-over for your radio station's broadcasts using the attached transcriptions.

Terms of use
UNESCO audio files may be used to further the aims and work of the Organization. They cannot be used for advertising, marketing or in ways which are inconsistent with the Organization's mission. UNESCO audio files cannot be altered, sold or redistributed.

WRD 2024 Poster

Resources

Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations' Website about this day
Past Editions
All International Days

What does UNESCO do for climate change

Climate Change in News Media
Empowering SIDS media for disaster resilience and climate action
South East Asian Media Enhance Climate Change and Environmental Reporting
Climate Change
Press and Planet in Danger: Environmental reporters on the edge of the climate crises
Education for sustainable development
Citizens' Platform on Climate Change and a Sustainable World (Citiplat)
UNESCO builds global tsunami resilience: 20 years of progress in early warning systems
Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
Global roadmap for information as a public good in the face of the environmental crisis

What does UNESCO do for the free flow of ideas

Community Media Sustainability
Media Pluralism and Diversity
Media in Crisis Preparedness and Response
Safety of Journalists
Media and Information Literacy
Freedom of Expression and the Rule of Law
Access to Information Laws
Freedom of Expression Online

Contact

Mirta Louren?o
Mirta
Louren?o
Chief of Section for Media Development and Media in Emergency, Communication and Information Sector