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Freedom of Information Act: A Global Guide to Right-to-Know Laws

Freedom of Information (FOI) laws give citizens the legal right to access records held by government bodies, promoting transparency and accountability. This article explores how these laws work, their global history from Sweden's 1766 Act to modern international standards, and their impact on democratic governance.

Sources

[1] UNESCO
[2] Freedom House
[3] Reporters Without Borders
[4] Transparency International
[5] United Nations