COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE; Plaidoyer pour la transparence : Appel à l'adoption d'une loi sur l'accès à l'information au Sénégal. buff.ly/3AyBxwT @sudquotidien walf Zig seneweb .com Dakaractu.com @codesria dzramado Prince Bassirou Diomaye Faye Présidence Sénégal Panos West Africa ARTICLE 19 Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)

Access to Information as a Catalyst for Climate Action Knowledge is powerful! ✊ Imagine having access to information on climate change policies and local environmental concerns. This means people have the ability to take serious action to defend their planet. Combating the

Are you aware that local governments are required to provide #pollution data? But how many people are aware of this right? Do you have any information on how much bearing pollution there is? Citizens' lack of access to information, as well as public officials' failure to

Participating in community debates regarding #climate measures becomes easier when #information is readily available. There is a need to establish open platforms in which everyone's opinion counts in crafting a sustainable future! However, this is difficult without

Citizens who know the facts can be powerful advocates. How has climate change affected you and what information has empowered you to act? #YourStoryMatters #ClimateVoice"

When communities are informed, they are empowered. Access to environmental information equips citizens with the knowledge needed to advocate for their rights and hold public entities accountable. For instance, community members can use environmental data to challenge projects

“In #LIBERIA , we know that #accesstoinformation can be the difference between life and death, based on firsthand experience of armed conflict and the role of information in bringing an end to the conflict.” @Dr. George Manneh Weah former president of the Republic of Liberia,

#Accesstoinformation is an enabler of all other sustainable development goals, whether ending poverty in all its forms everywhere; ending hunger and achieving food security; ensuring healthy lives and well-being; ensuring quality education; achieving gender equality and women

Today, as we approach the International Day for Universal Access to Information #IDUAI2024 on September 28, it’s important that we reflect on the fundamental right that allows us to make informed decisions in our democracy. What do you know about the right of access to

During the 77th ordinary session held in #Arusha, from 20 October to 9 November 2023 where Uganda’s report on protection of #HumanRights was reviewed, various recommendations were made in response to the report including; that Uganda should adopt strategies for better protection

#Journalists are the watchdogs of #democracy. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights recommends better protection against harassment to ensure they can report without fear, especially during #elections!and fair access to public subsidies for all #media outlets. #IDUAI2024, we call on Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)

During the 77th ordinary session held in Arusha in October and November African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights upon review of the report on human rights, Uganda was urged by Ministry of ICT&NG to strengthen citizens' access to the Internet. In this digital age, everyone deserves connectivity to information and

The @achpr_cadhps 77th session recommended that Uganda amends its Access to Information Act 2005 to align with international standards. We call on the Government of Uganda to take action in commemoration of this year’s #IDUAI2024

#Journalists in Uganda face harassment and intimidation, especially during #elections. As we celebrate the month of #IDUAI2024, We urge Government of Uganda and stakeholders like Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and Uganda Police Force to enhance protection for the media in critical times ahead of 2026 #elections.

Calling on @UgandaMediaCouncil to promote a more diverse media landscape in line with African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights recommendations! Private sector involvement is key. #IDUAI2024

Citizens in #Uganda deserve equitable access to the internet. We call on Ministry of ICT&NG NITA-Uganda UCC to bridge the digital divide as per the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights recommendations. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

During the 77th ordinary session held in Arusha), from 20 October to 9 November 2023 where Uganda’s report on protection of human rights was reviewed, various recommendations were made in response to the report including; that Uganda should adopt strategies for better protection

Draft Public Session Agenda (17 - 27 October & 06 November 2024), 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Banjul, The Gambia. achpr.au.int/sites/default/…

Lack of #information makes a person vulnerable to manupulation and exploitation as one does not have the necessary #information to make an #information choice. This year's #IDUAI theme; "Mainstreaming Access to #Information and Participation in the Public Sector seeks to

Exciting news! We're launching a second intake for our online course on the Right to Information for Journalists and Civil Society ! 🌍📝 🗓 Date: 03 October 2024 📍 Register here: forms.gle/cNhMnhG8pNnHpX… Don't miss out! #RightToInformation #CivilSociety #Africa #ATILaws