International human rights law specifically recognizes the right to access to information. Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, echoing article 19 of the Universal ...

Zambia has become the latest country to enact an Access to Information law, as President Hakainde Hichilema signed the bill last month, more than 20 years since it was first introduced in parliament.

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO has announced “access to information in times of crisis” as the theme of the 2020 edition of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) ...

The right to information is vital for preventing corruption. When citizens can access key facts and data from governments, it is more difficult to hide abuses of power and other illegal activities - ...

Easy access to quality medical care is considered a benchmark standard of a first world nation, distinguishing it from developing countries. In such healthcare systems, high-quality treatment is ...

On 28 September each year, we celebrate the International Day for Universal Access to Information. At a time when we are all trying to find efficient solutions to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

New report why Congress must have access to information about executive branch activities in order to carry out its constitutional responsibilities. Congress must have access to information about ...

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) coordinates the United Nations' development programme in Jordan in joint agreement with the host government. The RCO is managed and strategically guided by ...

The Access to Information Act was first introduced by Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally last November and was passed by the legislature and received royal assent the following month. “Access to ...