The role of freedom of opinion and expression in women’s empowerment 2013, para. 2
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Expresses deep concern that discrimination, intimidation, harassment and violence, including in public spaces, often prevent women and girls from enjoying fully their human rights and fundamental freedoms, including their right to freedom of opinion and expression, which hinders their full participation in economic, social, cultural and political affairs;
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations Human Rights Council
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Girls
Women
Year
2013
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
HRC resolution, The role of freedom of opinion and expression in women’s empowerment (2013), A/HRC/RES/23/2, OP 2.