Group seeks gender-responsive approach to access to information

Ms Eweje said a gender-responsive approach to access to information should consider three questions: whether different gender groups can access the right equitably; whether public information reflects the different needs and experiences of different gender groups; and whether public institutions gather, store and provide information in ways that different groups can access and use.

Speaking on the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the effective use of the Freedom of Information Act, she said they must move beyond creating awareness about the law to monitoring how public institutions respond to information requests.’ (From left) Alimi Adamu, lawyer; Anikeade Funke-Treasure, Executive Director of Illuminate Nigeria Development Network; Lanre Arogundade, IPC Executive Director; Ayomide Eweje, MRA programme officer; Olaniyi Olaniyan, WARDC media and communication director The International Day for Universal Access to Information is marked annually on 28 September.