Information as a Human Right

نویسنده

  • Lesley S. J. Farmer
چکیده

Information lies at the core of freedom of expression since it empowers citizens to understand the functions of media and other information providers, to access and critically evaluate their content, and to make informed decisions as users and producer of information and media content. Information and related technologies have become increasingly essential to education, employment, social interaction, and civic participation. Resultantly, greater focus has been placed on the idea that information is a necessary human right. While physical access to technology is now imperative to survive and contribute in today’s Information Society, intellectual access is also required, particularly with the Internet’s interactive socially collaborative mode. In addition, organizations need to provide the infrastructure and other preconditions to insure equitable access and use of information.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • IJAVET

دوره 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015