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Freedom Of Expression

UNESCO Dhaka office has been campaigning for media-friendly laws and has actively pursued the enactment of a broadcasting policy since 2007 . To address inadequate regulatory system UNESCO organized series of advocacy meetings with like minded organizations. Much attention has been given to the use of community radio to enhance access to information, combat poverty and social exclusion, empower marginalized rural groups and catalyze democratic processes and overall development efforts. UNESCO Dhaka has been in the forefront of the movement for Community Radio through creating awareness among public, mobilizing various stakeholders in the campaign and lobbying with the government which ultimately led to the establishment of a CR policy in 2009.

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