The International Day for Universal Access to Information, observed annually on September 28, highlights a fundamental democratic right: the right of every citizen to seek, receive, and use information from public institutions. Established by UNESCO in 2015 and endorsed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution in 2019, this day underscores that access to information is crucial for transparency, government accountability, and active citizen participation in social life. More than a hundred countries worldwide, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, have adopted laws regulating this right, thereby affirming its universal importance.

The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports consistently implements the provisions of the Law on Freedom of Access to Information and regularly responds to all inquiries received, in accordance with established procedures. All information regarding the Ministry’s work—ranging from public calls and decisions to the outcomes of proceedings and other official acts—is available on its official website, ensuring complete transparency and equal access to data for citizens.

By observing the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Ministry reaffirms its enduring commitment to being an open and reliable partner to citizens, institutions, and organizations, and to continuing to build a culture of trust and accountability through the accessibility of information.