The Foundation For The Defense Of Citizens Against State Abuses (FACIAS) has initiated legal proceedings against the National Agency for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, seeking the disclosure of public information pertaining to the allowances received by the management and other relevant data concerning their work. This action was taken as part of the "Turn Off The Waste Tap " campaign, following media reports that in some institutions and authorities, salaries of considerable magnitude are being paid without any discernible results.
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the financial aspects of the agency, FACIAS requested detailed information regarding the remuneration of the heads of the agency, the activity reports of the institution, the list of large-scale projects carried out, and a comprehensive budget breakdown by categories of expenditure.
All this information belongs to the category of information of public interest.
The National Agency for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men was established 22 years ago with the principal objective of promoting equal opportunities for women and men.
The FACIAS action serves as a reminder to all authorities that transparency is not merely an option, but rather a fundamental responsibility. Any attempt to conceal information of public interest ultimately undermines citizens' trust in state institutions and must be met with decisive action.