International Children's Day of Broadcasting

March 10 2010
January 1 1970

International Children's Day of Broadcasting - 'All Rights All Children'
The International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) was created to give exposure to the issue of children’s rights. Over the years, it also has become a day of celebrating young people in the media.

The rights to participation and expression are an integral part of adolescent development. Broadcasters have the chance to empower young people by giving them media skills and putting their voices on the air. This shows other young people that they, too, can have a voice. It also shows the world what young people’s thoughts are about their lives and communities.

On 7 March 2010, UNICEF invites radio and television broadcasters to celebrate the ICDB and highlight programming by, for and about children. The theme is ‘All Rights All Children’.

In honour of the 20th anniversary of the CRC, UNICEF calls for broadcasters around the world to invite young people into the studio and on the air to share their opinions and access their rights to media and expression. Join the network of broadcasters celebrating the ICDB in 2010 and Tune in to Kids!

UNICEF will award the International Children's Day of Broadcasting Award to honor television and radio broadcasters who capture the spirit of the ICDB. The submission process for entries will open directly following the ICDB in spring 2010, when broadcasters will be able to submit their programs from the 2010 International Children's Day of Broadcasting. The deadline will be 15 June 2010.

For more information:
http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/video_38486.html