October 18th is Media Democracy Day. This day was initiated in Canada but since 2002 it has been held in cities around the world.
The tradition of MD Day is carried on by local citizens and student groups around the world.
The day is based on three themes:
– Education – understanding how the media shapes our world and our democracy
– Protest – against a media system based on commercialization and exclusiveness
– Change – calls for media reforms that respond to public interests, promote diversity, and ensure community representation and accountability.