At the initiative of the International Academy of Informatization, which holds the highest consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the World Information Parliament, it was proposed to celebrate this day as International Information Day. This proposal was put forward during the First International Information Forum, held on November 26, 1992.
Since 1994, this date has been celebrated in various countries around the world with the support of UNESCO.
The purpose of celebrating this day is to ensure every person's right to access unbiased and reliable information.
According to data, the volume of information worldwide doubles every two years.
