HashtagsCompiled on | #AccessToInfoDay, #AccessToInformationDay |
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Related Hashtags | #RightToKnow, #IDUAI2022, #IDUAI, #Information, #AccessToInfo, #Unesco |
2023 Date | 28 September 2023 |
2024 Date | 28 September 2024 |
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International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) is observed globally to highlight the importance of free and open access to information for every individual. It acknowledges that the right to information is vital to empower people, foster accountability, and promote transparency in the functioning of institutions. The day advocates for laws, administrative practices, and other arrangements to ensure easy access to information for all, without any barriers or discrimination. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 28 as the International Day for Universal Access to Information in 2019, while UNESCO had already adopted the date since 2015. The significance of this observance for the people of South Africa pertains to the country's efforts in promoting transparency and access to information. The South African constitution guarantees everyone the right to information, outlined in its Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), which was enacted in 2000. This critical legislation aims to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and openness in South Africa. In South Africa, IDUAI is celebrated through various awareness campaigns, workshops, and events that emphasize the importance of transparency and access to information. Government institutions, civil society organizations, media, and education institutions actively participate in these efforts to engage with the public and create greater awareness of the PAIA. Across South Africa, International Day for Universal Access to Information is commemorated on September 28, following the global observance, to reaffirm the country's commitment to making information accessible to all citizens. Top Tweets for International Day for Universal Access to Information -Updated
Facts about this observance
In the News and Trending in South Africa for International Day for Universal Access to InformationUpdated Papua New Guinea celebrates the International Day for Universal Access to Information | United Nations Development Programmeundp.org International Day of Universal Access to Information: How to make this a reality for alloecd-forum.org Opinion: On World News Day, let’s remember that access to information is a human righttheglobeandmail.com Somalia: Bridging the Information Divide in the Digital Age - Commemorating This Year's International Day for Universal Access to Informationallafrica.com
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