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- [Narrator] The U.S. celebrates
the 28th of September,

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as the International Day

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for Universal Access to Information.

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Access to information is
more and more recognized

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as a prerequisite for
sustainable development

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and for claiming human rights.

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The right to seek information
is given to every citizen.

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With a right to express opinions,
we should also understand

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what information is
accurate or questionable.

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This is why fact-checking is so crucial

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when obtaining information online.

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The spread of false
information can be traced back

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to two things: disinformation
and misinformation.

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Disinformation is the deliberate spread

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of false information
through various platforms.

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Misinformation leads to mistrust,

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which can cause people to withdraw

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from participating in politics

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and increase cynicism and apathy.

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When citizens are well informed,

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they make informed decisions.