Remember to visit our 2007 edition of Radio 1812 where over 140 radios took part to celebrate International Migrants Day on www.radio1812.net

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Listen to a brief compilation of what happened last year.

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Radio 1812/2006 was the first ever event dedicated to International Migrants producing and broadcasting programmes from radios worldwide and connecting migrant communities around the world to highlight their concerns and celebrate their achievements.

Kicking off with broadcasts in Taiwan, programming on the issue moved across time zones to reach the west coast of the Americas. To find out more about what happened in 2006, we have put together this report (available in all languages) for your information and to wet your appetite in preparation for Radio 1812/2007!

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A fantastic contribution in Italian from the Municipality of Reggio Emilia (Italy) to celebrate the IMD 2006, here is an entertaining video clip. Only music and action, the only thing to remember is Reggio siamo noi!

Un emozionante video clip realizzato nell'ambito delle iniziative organizzate dal Comune di Reggio Emilia (Italia) per celebrare la Giornata Internazionale dei Migranti e per lanciare campagna pubblicitaria televisiva di sensibilizzazione denominata “Reggio siamo noi!”.

Enjoy the video spot choosing your player by clicking on video spot (Mpeg) or video spot (RealMedia)

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This year, Mary Robinson, former President of the Republic of Ireland and UN Human Rights Commissioner, and currently full-time President of the non-governmental organisation Realizing Rights, joins thousands of other human rights activists worldwide contributing to a global radio marathon focusing on migrant’ rights, organised by December 18’s Radio18-12 initiative.Ms Robinson has given her support to the radio campaign by contributing to a challenging and enlightening interview that will be available for online listening and to media for redistribution. A December 18 and Colourful Radio co-production, and hosted by drive-time journalist Henry Bonsu, the interview highlights the achievements of migrants worldwide as well as tackles the difficult questions in the debate on migration.In a 20 minute interview Mary Robinson, discusses International Migrant’s Day 2006, as well as a wide range of related issues such as legal commitments towards migrants, the diversity of migrant populations, and fears and hopes around migration.

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