Important Days 28 September 2026
Universal Access to Information Day 2026: Theme, Details, and Key Highlights
Why in the News?
The International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) is marked globally on 28 September 2026, highlighting the necessity of public access to transparent and reliable information.
Key Features / Major Points:
Official Theme: The 2026 theme is “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access to Information in addressing Information Disorder.”
Event Details: Hosted jointly by UNESCO and the Government of Sierra Leone at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown, Sierra Leone (28–30 September 2026).
Co-located Event: Held back-to-back with the 17th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC 2026).
Core Focus: Countering mis/disinformation by strengthening access to verified official information, enhancing media literacy, and leveraging digital technologies.
SDG Mandate & Global Custodian:
SDG Target 16.10.2: UNESCO serves as the UN custodian agency responsible for monitoring legal guarantees for public access to information worldwide.
Static GK Facts:
Proclaimed by UNESCO: 2015 (Adopted by UN General Assembly in 2019).
UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France.
Related SDG: Target 16.10 (Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which country hosted the global conference for IDUAI 2026? A: Sierra Leone
Q: What is the official theme for the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2026? A: Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age
Q: Which UN agency acts as the official custodian for monitoring SDG indicator 16.10.2? A: UNESCO
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