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The International Right to Know Day was proposed on 28 September 2002 at a meeting of Freedom of information organizations from around the world in Sofia, Bulgaria. Freedom of information organizations and advocates around the world have since marked the date with activities to celebrate and raise awareness of the right to information. 

The aim of Right to Know Day is to raise awareness of every individual's right of access to government-held information: the right to know how elected officials are exercising power and how taxpayers' money is being spent.

The right of access to information is an important human right, necessary for the enjoyment of other human rights.

The right to information is essential for transparent and accountable government. The right of access to information makes possible the public involvement in formulating social policies and in the decision-making processes of governance.

The right to information can only be effectively exercised and implemented on the basis of laws, regulating this right in accordance with international standards.