Muere Helen Darbishire, la activista que fue clave en la mejora de la ley de transparencia española

Helen Darbishire, a key figure in the global advocacy for transparency, has passed away. Her legacy is defined by her instrumental role in shaping Spain’s transparency law. By founding Pro Acceso, she mobilized civil society to expand access to public information, demonstrating how grassroots coalitions can successfully influence legislative frameworks. Her impact extended far beyond Spain, contributing to open government initiatives in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. By establishing the UN-recognized Right to Know Day, she helped institutionalize the principle that access to information is a fundamental human right. This underscores the necessity of international cooperation to standardize transparency norms across different jurisdictions. This article highlights the critical human capital behind open data movements. Darbishire’s work illustrates that technical standards rely on dedicated leadership to drive policy change. Her death marks a loss for the open data community, emphasizing the ongoing need for passionate advocates to protect the right to know and ensure government accountability through accessible information.

Source: publico.es
Published on 2024-10-24

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