The date of 13 February, the day of the creation United Nations radio in 1946, was proposed by the Director-General of UNESCO; objective of the Day is to raise greater awareness among the general public and the media of the importance of radio: to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio; as well is enhance of network functioning and international intraterrestrial cooperation among ordinary and foreign broadcasters.
The date of 13 February, the day the United Nations radio was established in 1946, was proposed by the Director-General of UNESCO. The objectives of the Day will be to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio; to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio; as well as to enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.