Community radio: a medium for social change and peace-building

Community radio remains one of the most effective means of reaching some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised groups. From 6 – 7 September, South Asia media experts will meet to take stock of South Asian experiences with community radio, including its strong potential as a medium for social change and promoting of peace in the region

While internet access is growing throughout the world, radio still remains an important and widespread medium in which to reach poor and marginalised communities in countries around the world. Especially community radio, radio made by and for members of a community, has become an empowering tool advocating women’s rights and health issues, building understanding between conflicting groups and focusing on the issues important to the everyday lives of people in their communities.

  • Learning Brief
  • Mar. 2024

Safety of women journalists

In the past decade, awareness that women in the media are subject to gender-based violence has grown as a number of ground-breaking reports have been published, establishing that violence and threats against women journalists have reached endemic proportions.

Former general turned social media darling leads in elections in Indonesia

Former general turned social media darling leads in elections in Indonesia

A combination of a savvy social media team, a high increase of young, social media-dependent voters and a successful rebranding seem to be the right formula for former Suharto-era general Prabowo who stands to win the presidency in the world’s third largest democracy. 

Curbs on journalism impact quality of Pakistan elections

Curbs on journalism impact quality of Pakistan elections

Internet disruptions, informal gag orders and physical attacks restrict online expression, suppress independent journalism and impair fairness at the polls.