We, the delegates to the First Global Forum on Media and Gender, held in Bangkok, Thailand from 2nd-4th December, 2013, declare our commitment to the fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the promotion of gender equality in and through media, the empowerment of women, and to the creation of a… Continue reading FINAL STATEMENT FIRST GLOBAL FORUM ON MEDIA AND GENDER (GFMG)
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International Call for Democracy in Digital Age: A stand for democracy in the digital age
In recent months, the extent of mass surveillance has become common knowledge. With a few clicks of the mouse the state can access your mobile device, your e‐mail, your social networking and Internet searches. It can follow your political leanings and activities and, in partnership with Internet corporations, it collects and stores your data, and thus… Continue reading International Call for Democracy in Digital Age: A stand for democracy in the digital age
World Radio Day 2014
13 February is World Radio Day — a day to celebrate radio as a medium; to improve international cooperation between broadcasters; and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender equality over the airwaves. As radio continues to evolve in the digital age, it remains… Continue reading World Radio Day 2014
National workshop on Community Radio Continuous Improvement Toolkit began in Dhaka
An advanced level 3-day national training workshop has begun 25 November on Community Radio Continuous Improvement Toolkit (CR-CIT) at IDB Bhaban, Dhaka aiming to improve and strengthen the internal governance of Community Radio stations in Bangladesh. The Toolkit has been initially developed by UNESCO Chair on Community Media and his team at Hyderabad University, in… Continue reading National workshop on Community Radio Continuous Improvement Toolkit began in Dhaka
UNESCO Chair on Community Media Prof. Dr. Vinod Pavarala Due November 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Vinod Pavarala, Hon’ble UNESCO Chair on Community Media arrives on Sunday, 24 November on a nine day visit in Bangladesh for joining training workshop on Community Radio Continuous Improvement Toolkit in line with strengthening & promoting good governance of community radio operation in Bangladesh. It can be mentioned that Community Radio: Continuous Improvement… Continue reading UNESCO Chair on Community Media Prof. Dr. Vinod Pavarala Due November 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Orientation held on Community Radio Installation, Broadcasting & Operation for New Initiators
An orientation was held at COAST Trust Auditorium, Dhaka on Saturday, 16 November, 2013 for 16 new initiators, who primarily received the approval to set up Community Radio Installation, Broadcasting & Operation (subject to having security clearance) in different parts of the country. The program was organized by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication… Continue reading Orientation held on Community Radio Installation, Broadcasting & Operation for New Initiators
Third AMARC Asia Pacific Regional Conference and Assembly Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2-5 December 2013
The Regional Board of World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters – AMARC Asia Pacific is pleased to announce that the 3rd AMARC Asia Pacific Regional Conference and Assembly will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2-5 December 2013. The Korean Associstion of Community Radio (KACR) will host the conference where community broadcasters and… Continue reading Third AMARC Asia Pacific Regional Conference and Assembly Seoul, Republic of Korea from 2-5 December 2013
Orientation on Community Media News Agency for Strengthening Community Radio Development News
“When a Community will work for its own sake only then development is possible. The purpose of Community Radio is to create opportunities for the community where they can explore and develop their talents and innovations.”This was told by Mr. Aminul Islam, the Chief Information Officer of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,… Continue reading Orientation on Community Media News Agency for Strengthening Community Radio Development News
National Broadcasting Policy 2013 for Stakeholders Comments/Inputs
Ministry of Information, People’s Republic of Bangladesh has already published National Broadcasting Policy 2013 for Stakeholders Comments/Inputs. Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been struggling for the last 14 years for developing National Broadcasting Policy in Bangladesh. In this relations, we would be very happy if you provide your inputs/Comments about National Broadcasting Policy 2013 very urgently. For draft policy… Continue reading National Broadcasting Policy 2013 for Stakeholders Comments/Inputs
Official Launch of Pioneering, Connecting & Empowering Voices for Change: Strengthening Community Radio in Bangladesh to Fight Poverty and Promote Development
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) and Free Press Unlimited – Netherlands, are jointly organising the Official Launch of Pioneering, Connecting & Empowering Voices for Change: Strengthening Community Radio in Bangladesh to Fight Poverty and Promote Development supported by the European Union on Sunday 1 September 2013, 10:00 – 12:30, Conference Room, IDB Bhaban, Sher-e-Bangla Nagor, Dhaka 1207 Under… Continue reading Official Launch of Pioneering, Connecting & Empowering Voices for Change: Strengthening Community Radio in Bangladesh to Fight Poverty and Promote Development