Interview with Rene Plaetevoet, December 18

[Cathy]

Rene Plaetevoet is one of the founders of December 18, an NGO (non-governmental organisation) based in Brussels, which campaigns for migrants' rights. December 18 is also the organisation behind Radio 1812.

In this interview he talks about December 18 and its work, about International Migrants' Day and about Radio 1812; he also comments on public perceptions of migration and media influence on those perceptions.
The inteview can be downloaded for use on local stations.

Audio:
Interview with Rene Plaetevoet, December 18 (MP3)

In: "Hi, I'm Rene Plaetevoet...
Out: "... is factually wrong."
Dur: 9' 18"

Back announcement:
Rene Plaetevoet was talking to Cathy Aitchison. You can find out more about December 18 and Radio 1812 on their websites at www.december18.net and www.radio1812.net
International Migrants Day is on Friday 18th December.

Sections in the interview:
~ December 18 + International Migrants' Day (3 mins 44 secs starting at 0' 00")
~ Radio 1812 + examples of activities for International Migrants' Day (3 mins 16 secs starting at 3' 44")
~ The media and public perceptions on migration (2 mins 28 secs starting at 6'50")