ICIC Working Group
Gender and Vulnerable Groups Working Group
Established in 2022, the Working Group promotes inclusive access-to-information policies that respond to the needs of people and communities in situations of vulnerability.
Objective
The Working Group encourages access-to-information policies that consider gender, social vulnerability and barriers to participation. Its activities support practical measures that make public information more inclusive, accessible and responsive to different community needs.
Coordinators
| Country or Jurisdiction | Authority |
|---|---|
| Argentina – Buenos Aires | Guarantor of Access to Public Information of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (OGDAI) |
| Brazil | National Secretariat for Access to Information, Office of the Comptroller General |
Member Authorities
| Country or Jurisdiction | Authority or Body |
|---|---|
| Argentina – Buenos Aires | Órgano Garante del Derecho de Acceso a la Información (OGDAI) |
| Brazil | Controller-General of the Union – National Secretariat of Access to Information |
| Germany | Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information |
| Hungary | National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information |
| Kenya | Commission on Administrative Justice – Office of the Ombudsman |
| Mexico City | Institute for Transparency, Access to Public Information, Personal Data Protection and Accountability |
| State of Mexico | Institute for Transparency, Access to Public Information and Personal Data Protection |
| Nepal | National Information Commission |
| Netherlands | Advisory Board on Open Government and Information Management |
| Peru | Office of the Ombudsman of Peru |
| Philippines | Freedom of Information – Project Management Office |
| South Africa | Information Regulator |
Activities and Products
Promising Practices and Experiences
This publication examines access-to-information practices and experiences concerning groups in situations of vulnerability.
Evaluation and Monitoring Practices 2023
The report reviews how ICIC members monitor and evaluate inclusive access-to-information policies, including common challenges in planning and implementation.
Berlin Guidelines
The guidelines provide a reference for developing inclusive access-to-information policies that address the needs of groups in situations of vulnerability while respecting national legal and institutional frameworks.
