{"id":29875,"date":"2023-02-17T16:58:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=29875"},"modified":"2024-06-29T19:10:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T17:10:10","slug":"world-radio-day-celebrating-radio-as-a-tool-for-feminist-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=29875","title":{"rendered":"World Radio Day: Celebrating radio as a tool for feminist peace"},"content":{"rendered":"
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. . WOMEN’S EQUALITY . . <\/p>\n

An article from the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom<\/a><\/p>\n

What role does radio play in advancing social movements, including feminism and the peace movement? This World Radio Day, we\u2019re exploring the answer to this question \u2014 and taking a look at how radio is used by WILPF members around the world today to broadcast messages of peace, justice, and equality for all.<\/p>\n

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From the time modern radio became popular as a means of broadcasting news and entertainment in the early 1920s, it has played an important role in disseminating messages of peace \u2014\u00a0including\u00a0those shared by women<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In recognition of the unique relationship between radio and efforts for peace, this year\u2019s\u00a0World Radio Day theme\u00a0<\/a> is \u201cRadio and Peace\u201d \u2014\u00a0a reflection of the medium\u2019s powerful contributions to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, knowledge sharing, democracy, and activism.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At WILPF, our movement has evolved alongside the advent of radio since our earliest days. Founded in 1915 in the midst of the First World War, generations of WILPF leaders and members across the globe have used radio as a critical tool for raising awareness of our cause and for bringing the voices of women to airwaves around the world.<\/p>\n

Today, WILPF Sections and Groups continue to explore the possibilities of radio to advance movement building, dialogue, education, and action toward a future of feminist peace. Today, we\u2019re glad and honoured to share just a few examples of how radio and peace go hand-in-hand through the work of WILPF members around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WILPF Sections in Burundi, Cameroon, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Nigeria, and Togo\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Africa, radio is the primary mode of mass communication, with broad geographic reach and large audiences across all demographics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the COVID-19 pandemic, WILPF Sections throughout Africa made use of radio to share critical messages of peace and safety. WILPF Burundi, WILPF C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, and WILPF Togo broadcast important information about COVID-19 prevention techniques, while WILPF Nigeria raised awareness about the rise in instances of domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdowns. And in conjunction with the 33rd International Congress, WILPF Cameroon joined\u00a0Radio Audace\u00a0<\/a> to talk about\u00a0WILPF\u2019s International Programme 2022-2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Do women have a special role to play in the peace movement?<\/a><\/p>\n

How can peace be promoted by radio?<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

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WILPF Argentina: Radio is essential for the people\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In April 2021, WILPF Argentina \u2014 with support from WILPF \u2014\u00a0partnered together with other organisations working for peace to develop a radio programme called\u00a0\u201cI\u2019ll Give You My Voice, Sister.<\/a>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Broadcast on\u00a0Radio Rebelde 740AM<\/a>, the radio spot has provided space for the partners to interview women politicians, popular militants, trade unionists, activists, deputies, senators, and other officials. Following a brief break, the half-hour show will resume this March with a broadcast every Wednesday morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur humble task is to make other voices heard, the voices of the protagonists, without filters that add more confusion to the existing ones,\u201d says Mar\u00eda de los \u00c1ngeles Pagano of WILPF Argentina. \u201cNo matter how small the audience is for a radio programme, it will always be heard. We know that it is very useful for our work with WILPF.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

WILPF Germany: A space for dialogue and knowledge sharing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the first Monday of every other month, members of WILPF Germany can be heard on\u00a0Radio Lora\u2019s Radio International programme<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the one-hour live broadcast, the team reports on their activities, shares their opinions on current events, discusses critical issues impacting women and peace, and educates listeners about all things WILPF: its history, its feminist approach to peace, its focus areas, and much more.\u00a0Listen online now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WILPF Italy: Making ourselves known to the public\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For years, WILPF Italy has engaged with\u00a0Radio Radicale\u00a0<\/a> to speak about human rights, nuclear disarmament, and the arms trade. In 2019, the radio station even recorded and broadcast an entire conference organised by the Section.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WILPF Italy has also partnered with local radio stations to record and broadcast live protests and sit-ins, co-organised with the\u00a0\u201cDisarmisti Esigenti\u201d<\/a>, or \u201cDemanding Disarmament,\u201d which are broadcast on Florence\u2019s Nuova Resistenza radio.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cUndoubtedly, radio helps us make ourselves and our work known to the public,\u201d says Patrizia Sterpetti of WILPF Italy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From radio to podcasting: The future of listening\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In recent years, podcasting has joined radio as an exciting new means of sharing news and stories, engaging in dialogue, and elevating voices through the power of audio.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At WILPF, we have leaned into this new mode of communication with the creation of a number of new podcasts, including\u00a0Think & Resist<\/a>,\u00a0Caesura<\/a>, and\u00a0Political is Personal<\/a>. Each takes a different approach to showcasing the work of the activists leading the feminist peace movement and shedding light on some of the most critical issues impacting peace and human security today.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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