Media Corner

This section contains information relevant to any media interested in the Radio 1812 initiative, inclusive of an FAQ on the project and on December 18, contact details, contacts for interviews, etc.

The section also provides media related content produced by Radio 1812 such as thematic briefs and op-edcontributions from well know experts, interviews about the project, media releases and any press coverage of the project.

For any general press queries, please contact the Radio 1812 team:

Email radio1812@december18.net

Tel. +32-2-2741435

FAQ

What is Radio 1812?

Radio 1812 is an initiative of December 18, the International Advocacy and Resource Centre on the Human Rights of Migrant Workers. It is a global event dedicated to International Migrants Day, producing and broadcasting programmes from radios worldwide.

Radio 1812 connects migrant communities worldwide, through the participation of various radios around the world, 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 1812?

Since 2000, the international community has used 18th of December, International Migrants Day, to highlight the human rights of migrants. Over the years groups around the world have organised activities ranging from a rally in Bangladesh to a film festival in Israel. Making migrants voices heard is the common thread throughout International Migrants Day and this is precisely what is at the heart of Radio 1812: linking communities worldwide around the pressing and ever present issue of migrants rights.

What will Radio 1812 do?

To provide extra impetus to the activities of International Migrants Day, Radio 1812 encourages broadcasters and migrant organisations to:

When will Radio 1812 take place?

This global audio event will start on 17th December 12:00:00 GMT (midday) and end 19th December at 00:00:00 GMT (midnight).

Who are the people behind Radio 1812?

December 18’s offices are based in Brussels, whilst the Radio 1812 team is made up of part-time staff and very supportive volunteers scattered around the globe. To find out more about the team behind this project, check: http://radio1812.net/en/about/the_team.

Who funds the Radio 1812 initiative?

December 18 is especially thankful for the financial support of UNESCO, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, Nationale Loterij (Belgium), Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.

How many countries will take part?

In 2006, 53 stations from 27 countries took part in Radio 1812 ranging from community radio stations to public and international broadcasters.

This year we are hoping to do better and bring more countries and more radios to take part in the event. The aim is to grow the event by 50% for radios and expand to at least 35 countries.

CONTACT

To keep up to date you can register to our mailing lists.

Should you wish to speak to anyone at December 18 for interviews, media information regarding December 18 or Radio 1812 and for any queries, please contact us at: radio1812@december18.net - Phone: +32-2-2741435.

Press releases

11/10/2007 Radio 1812/2007 invites you to Tune in on International Migrants Day!

13/12/2007 Radio 1812/2007 welcomes the participation over sixty radios from around the world to International Migrants Day!

17/12/2007 Radio 1812/2007 welcomes the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, to Celebrate International Migrants Day on 18th December

20/12/2007 Radio 1812/2007 Press Release: With over 140 radios worldwide taking part in Radio 1812/2007, the challenge has been met

Media Coverage

Media Coverage 2007

IPS - Inter Press Service

Community Media Association - CMA

London Link Radio

Appartenances

Greennet Calendar

EPRA

Community Radio Toolkit

Vivereleuropa.eu

Blog Radiopassioni

CNI UNESCO Italia

Migrar.org

InfoMigrante

Roma-Intercultura

Amisnet

MMC2000 - Media e Multiculturalità

Novaradio

Medinforadio

Media.mcgill.ca

RadioPopolare

Radiovisie.eu

Immigrant.org

Nujij.nl

Eurodesk.ie

Choike.org

Makingtheconnections-network

Charliegillett.com

Inmigracionunaoportunidad

Radio Asterisco

Amnesty International Audio France

MiraMedia

RadioRGB

AMARC

Beleven

ENAR

Agencia Pulsar

RadioSansFrontiere

Eumap.org

Nuevas Raíces

Femmes de la Francophonie

MigrantsRights UK

Online/More Colour in the Media

UNESCO

SOS Migrants

Le Monde selon les femmes

Minderheden Forum

Children and Radio

RADIALISTAS APASIONADAS Y APASIONADOS

PeaceLink

MostlyWater

Forced Migration

Making the Connections

United against Racism

Media Diversity Institute

Portaal van de Vlaamse Noord-Zuidbeweging

CENTRO REGIONALE di DOCUMENTAZIONE sulla PACE

El Centro Europa Joven


 

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

Radio 1812 is an online inter-active initiative launched by December 18, open to input from audiences worldwide. Therefore written and audio content contained on this website do not necessarily reflect the views of December 18 or its board, or the following supporting agencies: UNESCO, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, Nationale Loterij (Belgium), Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. Editors have authority over the site and will remove any content deemed unsuitable.

All content on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported and anyone uploading audio content on this site agrees to participate under this copyright regime.

Please do not upload copyrighted material without proper authorization or license. You might be asked to provide proof of license should any legal challenge be made against December 18 on grounds of copyright infringement.