International Day of Universal Access to Information: why is it celebrated on September 28?
The International Day of Universal Access to Information is a date designed to promote the importance of access to information as a fundamental human right
Celebrated on Today , this day highlights the need to ensure that all people, without discrimination, have access to the information and knowledge necessary to fully exercise their rights and actively participate in society. Universal access to information is essential to promote transparency, accountability, civic participation and sustainable development. It allows individuals to make informed decisions about their lives, participate in the democratic process, monitor the actions of government and civil society, and exercise their fundamental rights.