UNESCO proclaimed 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information on November 17, 2015. In 2025, the world marks the 10th anniversary of this important occasion.

Under the Constitutional Law on the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, the Commissioner is responsible for monitoring how state authorities, municipalities, public legal entities, and their officials comply with the obligations set out in the Law on Access to Information.

In 2025, as Azerbaijan marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution and the 150th anniversary of the national press, the Ombudsman Institution has issued a new booklet, “The Right of Media Entities and Journalists to Information,” ahead of this international day.

This must be noted that this right was enshrined in the Constitution and plays a vital role in the work of journalists and media outlets. The booklet aims to support media professionals in better understanding the Law on Access to Information, exercising this right effectively, improving their legal awareness, and fostering stronger cooperation between information holders and the media.

The booklet provides information on key topics, including the right of access to information, the responsibilities of information holders, procedures and deadlines for information requests, reasons for refusal, as well as how the Ombudsman reviews complaints about violations of this right and their authority to issue relevant protocols.