Access to Information Unit Jamaica

The Access to Information Unit monitors the implementation and application of the ATI Act

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

💡 Did you know?
Through the Access to Information Act, citizens have successfully accessed government budgets, contracts, and policies that directly impact their communities.

What will YOU use your Right to Know for?

#RightToKnowWeek #ATIJamaica #didyouknowfacts

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

Coming Soon!
Join us for Right to Know Week 2025, a week dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and access to information.

Stay tuned for updates on activities planned for the week.
#RightToKnowWeek #ATIJA #TransparencyStartsWithYou

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"Emerging digital technologies driven by big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are further entrenching racial inequality, discrimination and intolerance," says the @UN_HRC Advisory Committee in its report on racism.

#HRC54 report ➡️https://t.co/G3d3d8UtZm

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

To understand our reality.

To participate in our society.

To hold governments accountable.

Let's make #AccessToInfo a reality for everyone, everywhere!

28 September is #AccessToInfoDay.

https://t.co/Np8IAcy5ib #RightToKnow

[UN Development @UNDP]

Digital transformation, including artificial intelligence, must be intentionally inclusive and rights-based to yield meaningful societal impact.

This #AccessToInfoDay, see how we're committed to the ethical and responsible use of #AI to advance the #SDGs. https://t.co/uQ83TCbGqX

[United Nations @UN]

What we share online can have consequences in the real world.

Misinformation can result in people being left uninformed & can put lives at risk during a crisis.

Take a minute to pause & verify facts before sharing.

Thursday is #AccessToInfoDay. https://t.co/QjkFFRMC9S

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Generative #AI is also biased!

By learning from dominant narratives, it undermines plural and minority opinions and plural expressions of ideas.

Here's how UNESCO ensures #TechOnOurTerms: https://t.co/WwOxbyXnjt

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech are all threatening progress on the #GlobalGoals.

The UN is developing a voluntary Code of Conduct to help address this challenge - and we want to hear from you!

Get details & have your say: https://t.co/gJSfCBJk47
#AccessToInfoDay

[Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario @IPCinfoprivacy]

Access to information isn't just a right; it's the cornerstone of a strong democracy. Read the Commissioner's latest blog post and dive deeper into why access to information matters more than ever. #RTK2023 https://t.co/3x7mdpe87d

[Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario @IPCinfoprivacy]

In honour of #RTK2023, we proudly endorse the statement issued at the 14th International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC). This statement highlights the global importance of safeguarding access rights. Learn more: https://t.co/gtGnlnUegZ

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Accountability.
Human rights.
Freedom of expression.

That's what #AccessToInfo is about. Without it, democracy cannot thrive. That's the reason it matters so much to all of us.

Happy #AccessToInfoDay!

https://t.co/zjnCPzGhzD #RightToKnow

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌎Land, #soils and water are precious resources, essential for food security.

⚠️But unsustainable practices are putting them on the brink of collapse.

💡We must manage these resources wisely to safeguard our future.

https://t.co/EBeKR6tinU

Via @FAO

[UNESCO Caribbean #Education #Sciences #Culture @CaribbeanUnesco]

📜🔍 Safeguarding Information Access: A Vital Duty 🗂️🤝

Information Commissions and similar bodies are the protectors of ATI laws, averting disruptions and evaluating the legitimacy of actions. They play a pivotal role in upholding our right to information.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Everyone has the right to seek and receive verified information.

Access to information in the digital era enables informed decision-making and promotes inclusivity.

Information integrity is key for sustainable development & human rights.

#AccessToInfoDay

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

Right to Know Week 2023 #Righttoknow #AccesstoInfoDay

[The Associated Press @AP]

Just a few years ago, artificial intelligence got barely a mention at the U.N. General Assembly, but after the release of ChatGPT, it's been a sizzling topic at diplomacy's biggest yearly gathering. https://t.co/zILr1slTE4

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

Right to Know Week 2023 #RighttoKnow #AccesstoInfoDay

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

Right to Know Week 2023 #RighttoKnow #AccesstoInfoDay

[Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica @BCJamaica]

How will AI reshape your creative landscape? Risks? Opportunities?

Join us at the 4th Annual AI4IA Conference hosted by the UNESCO Information For All Programme (IFAP) Working Group on Information Accessibility (WGIA) to learn more. Register for FREE: https://t.co/SoLILAGPIQ 🔍

[Access to Information Unit Jamaica @ATIUnitJa]

Right to Know Week 2023 #RighttoKnow #AccesstoInfoDay