The right to freedom of expression and access to information falls within the category of civil and political rights. As an ‘empowering right’, it facilitates the implementation of other human rights such as the right to participation in political and public life. The ability to exercise this right is also a key precondition for economic and social development and good governance.
This e-info tool aims to: define and clarify the scope of the human right to freedom of expression and access to information, give an overview of the structures in place to protect and implement this right and provide information on the role of development cooperation in this context.
