On World Radio Day 2023, UNESCO highlights independent radio as a pillar for conflict prevention and peace building.

An armed conflict between countries or groups within a country may also translate into a conflict of media narratives. The narrative can either increase tensions or maintain conditions for peace. 

In reporting and informing the general public, radio stations shape public opinion and frame a narrative that can influence domestic and international situations and decision-making processes.

Increasing radio’s journalistic standards and capacity should be considered as an investment in peace.