Youth and the Right to Access Information

Ms. Chim Manavy Speaking in the training on "Access to information with gender perspective approach" Photo by: Open Institute, Date: 29 August 2012
The National League of Commune/Sangkat, in cooperation with the Open Institute, held a 2-day training course on 29-30 August. The training course was called "Access to information with a Gender Perspective Approach", and was held for youth and Commune Councilors. The training was funded by the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions - SPIDER. It was held at the office of the Open Institute and facilitated by the Advocacy and Policy Institute (API). Speaking at the opening, Ms. Chim Manavy, Executive Director of the Open Institute, stated that "this training is organized with the purpose of increasing youth and Commune Councilors' awareness on the right to access information, the importance of information and why we need information." She emphasized that "access to information is a part of the right to freedom of expression, which has been recognized as a fundamental of human right since the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Resolution 59 (I) in 1946." Mr. Youn Sophon, Vice President of the National League of Commune/Sangkat in Phnom Penh, pointed out the importance of this training to Councilors and youth - who are the future of the country and next generation of leaders who will develop the country. He is quoted as saying "this training was organized at a particularly good time, because the third mandate of Commune Councilors have been announced, and they can validly develop their areas; providing services for living and reducing poverty ." More information can be accessed at the link below: http://women.open.org.kh/km/youth-and-access-to-information
 

Ms. Chim Manavy Executive Director of Open Institute Photo by:  Open Institute, Date: 29 August2012
 

Mr. Youn Sophon Vice President of National League of Commune Sangkat in Phnom Penh. Photo by:  Open Institute Date: 29 August2012
 

Self introduction of participants in the training on"Access to information with gender perspective approach" Photo by:Open Institute,  Date: 29 August2012

Picture together end of the training        on"Access to information with gender perspective approach" Photo by:          Open Institute, Date: 30 August2012
 

Group discussion in the training on"Access to information with gender perspective approach" Photo by:  Open Institute, Date: 30 August2012
 

Planning activities in the training on Access to information with gender perspective approach Photo by:  Open Institute, Date: 30 August2012