International Day for Universal Access to Information 2023

UNESCO

The International Day for Universal Access to Information was proclaimed on 15 October 2019 at the 74th UN General Assembly to be held on 28 September. 

The Importance of the online space for access to information.

The Importance of the online space for access to information This year, #AccessToInfoDay will serve as springboard towards achieving the SDGs by addressing current trends on:

  • Internet shutdowns and restrictions
  • Internet disruption and its impact on access to information
  • Dialogue on Internet disruptions in today’s human rights law
  • Role of the judiciary in preventing Internet shutdowns and restrictions and protecting universal access to information