World Radio Day 2026 carries the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice'./ WILLIAM WANYOIKE

World Radio Day is observed every year on February 13, highlighting the continued relevance of radio worldwide. The day was proclaimed by UNESCO member states in 2011 and adopted by the United Nations in 2012, marking the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946.

World Radio Day raises awareness of radio’s importance, encourages access to information and promotes cooperation among broadcasters.

The medium remains low cost, accessible and able to reach remote and marginalised communities.

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The 2026 theme emphasises radio and artificial intelligence, noting that AI is a tool, not a voice, and that trust is built by radio broadcasters.