The right to information is clearly defined in international law as a human right relating to freedom of expression, important mechanism for the implementation of other rights and freedoms as well as tool for eradicating corruption.
The right to access to information is a tool to ensure other rights that promote public participation and allow people to better exercise their other human rights and freedoms. The right to information is also mentioned in number of international treaties and agreements, including those related to the issues of environmental pollution, climate change, disability and migrants.
Access to Information Research
