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we work with local stations to publications such as this one.
broadcast content relating to The Prime Minister’s ‘Mann ki
health and security to millions of Baat’ programme is certainly one
young Afghans. of the most celebrated, with its
Radio also carries a hundreds of millions of listeners
message of freedom, because in more than 50 languages and
it is a window to the world. One dialects. However, this book is
century after its invention, radio not just about this extraordinary
is still one of the most reactive, broadcast – it is also a testament
engaging media there is, offering to the tremendous power of
new ways to interact and radio to bring people together.
participate in the conversations This book is therefore an
that matter - especially the opportunity to pay tribute to a
most disadvantaged. And monument of the world’s radio
UNESCO is dedicated to ensuring heritage and to call on everyone
that it remains so, in defending to celebrate radio and its values.
the freedom of the press and the This message was written
plurality of media. by UNESCO Director-General
It is for all these reasons that Audrey Azoulay for the special
UNESCO celebrates radio every book 'My Dear Fellow Citizens...'
year on World Radio Day on released on April 26, 2023.
13 February - but also through

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