On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 69
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Article 13 of the Declaration also specifies that the funds must be used "for the express purpose of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms through peaceful means". In addition, article 3 of the Declaration establishes that while domestic legislation is the proper legal framework to guarantee the enjoyment of the right to access funding, legislation must be consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2011
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Other
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the UNGA (2011), A/66/203, para. 69.