September 28
International Right To Know Day
Join us in celebrating International Right To Know Day - let's raise awareness of the importance of freedom of information and access to knowledge!
Introduction
Join the celebration of International Right To Know Day on Sept. 28 and show your support for free access to information! This holiday, originally created in 2002 by journalist Heather Brooke, is all about advocating for the right of citizens to have access to public information. This day has become increasingly important as more countries try to limit citizens' rights to know what is going on in their government--and this day serves as a reminder that everyone deserves the right to be informed. So let's spread the word and make sure everyone knows their rights!
International Right To Know Day Timeline
How to Celebrate International Right To Know Day
1
Learn about your rights
Take time to learn about the rights you have and the laws that protect them. Educate yourself about the importance of defending those rights, and what you can do to help.
2
Share your knowledge
Share your knowledge of your rights with your friends, family, and community. Talk to the people around you about why it’s important to know your rights and how they can defend them.
3
Write a letter
Write a letter to your local representatives urging them to protect and promote the right to know. Let them know that this is important to you and why it should be important to them as well.
4
Organize an event
Organize an event or a rally in your community to spread awareness about the right to know. Invite speakers, create informative posters and gather people who share the same views.
5
Sign a petition
Sign a petition that supports the right to know. Reach out to organizations or websites that are actively working for the same cause and add your name to the list.
Why International Right To Know Day is Important
It advocates for transparency and accountability
International Right To Know Day is an important recognition of the right of citizens to access publicly available information. It celebrates a world where governments are transparent and accountable, allowing citizens to hold their leaders to account and defend their civil rights.
It promotes democracy
By raising awareness of the importance of access to information, International Right To Know Day helps to promote wider civic engagement, enabling democratic participation through informed decision making. Knowledge is the foundation for creating strong democracies that ensure equitable power distribution and respect of human rights.
It encourages freedom of expression
By increasing access to publicly available information, International Right To Know Day also works to empower individuals by providing them with a platform to freely express themselves and seek out new perspectives. Knowing is half the battle when it comes to understanding the 'what', 'how', and 'why'.
