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, media releases, any press coverage of the project etc.
For any general press queries, please contact the Radio 1812 team:
Email radio1812@december18.net
Tel. +32-2-2741435
What is Radio 1812?
Radio 1812 is an initiative by December 18, the International Resource Centre on the Human Rights of Migrant Workers. It is a global event that brings together migrant groups and radios from around the world to produce, broadcast and share programmes celebrating the achievements and highlighting the concerns of migrants worldwide.
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 an extra momentum to the activities of International Migrants' Day, Radio 1812 brings together participants from all continents: national-level radio stations, international broadcasters as well as community-based initiatives and civil society organizations. We encourage them:
During the week of International Migrants' Day, the Radio 1812 team gathers the audio material as it is broadcast or made available by the participating radio stations and puts it on our website where visitors will be able to listen to a special play list and download the programmes for re-broadcasting.
Since 2007, the Radio 1812 team started to produce and co-produce its own audio content. Last year, journalists went to international events in Athens and Copenhagen and produced a series of short audio programmes. In 2009 we also launched the “Voices from the Field” series, covering a number of projects dealing with migration and development issues.
In 2010, our journalists will attend the Global Forum on Migration and Development (and related events) in Mexico and the World Social Forum on Migrations in Quito.
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 office is located in Brussels, whilst the Radio 1812 team is made up of part-time staff and very supportive volunteers from 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 from the following organisations: Oxfam Novib, Federaal Impulsfonds, EC Youth in Action Programme, Bread for the World, and the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
How many countries will take part?
The first edition of Radio 1812 took place in 2006 and brought together over 50 radio stations in more than 25 countries. Last year, the event was even more successful. In total 243 radio stations from 50 countries in 4 continents participated, ranging from community radio stations to national and international public broadcasters.
This year we are hoping to continue with this trend and bring more countries and more radios on board.
CONTACT
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.
News from Radio 1812 and December 18
Once again, we’re asking you to celebrate International Migrants’ Day with us. For the fifth time in a row, Radio 1812 will bring together hundreds of radio stations and organizations together, giving migrants a voice and raising awareness about migration-related issues.
Attached you will find more info on how to participate. You can also read the document by clicking here
Contact us at radio1812@december18.net
Latest news from the campaign
In 2010 we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the UN Migrant Workers Convention. However, not a single member state of the European Union has ratified this important international human rights instrument. That’s why we need your support and urge you and your friends and colleagues to sign the petition at www.migrantsconvention.eu
Last week, our colleague Marika Sidoti spoke at the World Social Forum on Migration in Quito (Ecuador) urging the audience to join the call for the EU member states to finally ratify the Migrant Workers Convention.
Nouvelles de Radio 1812 et Décembre 18
De nouveau, nous vous invitons à fêter avec nous la Journée internationale des migrants. Pour la cinquième fois consécutive, Radio 1812 réunira des centaines de radios et d'organisations, en donnant une voix aux migrants et en faisant prendre conscience à l'opinion publique des questions liées aux migrations. En pièce-jointe vous trouverez plus d'informations sur la façon de participer. Vous pouvez aussi lire le document en cliquant ici
Contactez nous à radio1812@december18.net
Dernière minute sur la campagne
L'année 2010 marque le vingtième anniversaire de la Convention des travailleurs migrants de l'ONU. Pourtant, jusqu'à à présent, aucun des États membres de l'Union européenne n'a ratifié ce texte si important. C'est pour cela que nous avons besoin de votre soutien et que nous vous demandons, ainsi que à vos amis et collègues, de signer notre pétition ici: www.migrantsconvention.eu.
La semaine dernière, notre collègue Marika Sidoti a participé en tant qu'intervenant au Forum Social Mondial des Migrations à Quito (Ecuador), demandant à l'audience de rejoindre l'appel de Décembre 18 aux États membres de l'Union européenne pour qu'ils ratifient enfin la Convention sur Travailleurs Migrants.
Noticias de Radio 1812 y December 18
Una vez más, te invitamos a celebrar el Día Internacional del Migrante con nosotros. Por quinta vez consecutiva, Radio 1812 reunirá a cientos de radios y organizaciones, dando voz a los migrantes y concienciando a la opinión pública sobre las cuestiones relacionadas con la migración.
Adjunta encontrarás más información sobre cómo participar. También puedes leer el documento haciendo clic aquí
En contacto con nosotros en radio1812@december18.net
Últimas noticias de la campaña
En 2010 estamos celebrando el vigésimo aniversario de la Convención de Trabajadores Migrantes de la ONU. Sin embargo, a día de hoy ningún Estado miembro de la Unión Europea ha ratificado este importante instrumento universal de los Derechos Humanos. Por eso necesitamos tu apoyo y te instamos, junto con tus amigos y compañeros, a firmar la petición en: www.migrantsconvention.eu.
La semana pasada, nuestra compañera Marika Sidoti participó en el Foro Social Mundial de las Migraciones en Quito (Ecuador), instando a la audiencia a unirse a nuestra llamada para que los Estados miembros de la UE ratifiquen de una vez por todas la Convención sobre Trabajadores Migrantes.
Media Coverage 2010 :