International Day for Universal Access to Information Celebrated in Nepal
Summary
Nepal is marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information with programs led by the National Information Commission and rights campaigners. The observance highlights the importance of the right to information, especially for citizens in rural, marginalized, and backward communities.
Key Points
- Nepal is celebrating the International Day for Universal Access to Information with various programs nationwide.
- The National Information Commission and the National Federation for the Right to Information are pushing awareness of the right to information at the grassroots level.
- Officials say awareness remains limited in rural, marginalized, and backward communities despite existing laws and procedures.
- The federation says government bodies have not yet fully prioritized right-to-information issues in budgets, policies, and programs.
