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World Press Freedom Day Focus on Freedom of Information and the Right to Know

This year Freedom of Information advocates across the world celebrated world press freedom day which officially focused on the Right to Know.

Below you will find brief summaries of events around the world which celebrated world press freedom day and the right to know. These events were held by member organisations of the FOIAnet. You can download the original statements about these events from member organisations below each country mention.

International

Tell Us What You've Done! Initiative launched. Access Info and Transparency International, together with members of the Freedom of Information Advocates Network and the UNCAC Coalition, are marking World Press Freedom Day by submitting requests for information in 30 countries around the globe. The questions to the governments are simple: tell us what you have done to implement international anti-corruption treaties.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 14:34

Calendar

This calendar, developed by The Carter Center's Access to Information Project, a member of the Freedom of Information Advocates Network, presents a wide range of International Access to Information and Transparency events. The calendar shows conferences, workshops, summits, campaigns and training sessions organized by groups from the Freedom of Information and Transparency Community around the world. You can add an event by visiting the Carter Center website or by contacting Project Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 September 2009 17:04

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