Radio 18-12
Submitted by admin on 21 October, 2006 - 13:18.
What is Radio 18-12?
Radio 18-12 is an initiative of December 18, the international advocacy and resource centre on the human rights of migrant workers. It will be the first-ever global one-day radio show connecting migrant communities worldwide to highlight their concerns and celebrate their achievements. Kicking off with broadcasts in Australia, programming on the issue will move across time zones to reach the west coast of the Americas.
Why Radio 18-12?
For the past six years, the international community used the 18th of December, International Migrant’s Day, to highlight the human rights of migrants. Last year, groups organised activities in over 30 countries ranging from a rally in Bangladesh to a film festival in Israel. Making migrants’ voices heard is the common thread throughout International Migrant’s Day and this is precisely what is at the heart of Radio 18-12: linking communities worldwide around the pressing and ever present issue of migrants’ rights.
What will Radio 18-12 do?
To provide extra impetus to the activities of International Migrant’s Day, Radio 18-12 encourages broadcasters and migrant organisations to:
- Contribute and share with others their existing audio material on migration to the Radio 18-12 website in the months leading up to the 18th of December.
- Provide programming and broadcasting on the 18th of December 2006, therefore contributing to the first-ever global migration broadcast marathon.
To connect migrant communities and participating radio broadcasters, December 18 will soon launch the Radio 18-12 website, which will provide you with the necessary tools to participate in this event.
How can YOU get involved?
Radio 18-12 cannot happen without you, so get involved and make sure you are part of the biggest radio show ever!
- If you are a broadcaster wanting to contribute to the radio exchange on the website and/or take part in programming on the day please contact: radio-info at december18.net.
- If you are organising activities locally during International Migrant’s Day, we would be happy to hear about your plans, so please contact:. imd at december18.net
- If you are interested in volunteering for Radio 18-12 or December 18, please contact us at radio-info at december18.net.
To keep informed with the latest developments, you can register to our electronic list http://lists.december18.net/mailman/listinfo/radio18-12
