Access to Information Saves Lives

Anna's life was transformed when she received vital information about a city-run free women's clinic in Guatemala City, where she could get help for her depression, malnutrition, and other health issues. This demonstrates the power of information in saving lives. The Carter Center recognizes access to information as a master key that unlocks human rights for everyone worldwide. By addressing the gap in information access between men and women in Guatemala, Liberia, and Bangladesh, the Center found that factors such as data literacy, gender norms, and lack of transportation hinder women's access to information. To bridge this gap, the Center hired local information liaisons who successfully connected women with the information they needed, leading to positive outcomes like opening businesses and improving community development.