Fundamentalism and its impact on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2016, para. 17
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The values of pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness are at the core of any successful and stable democratic State. Indeed, the European Court of Human Rights has stated that there can be no democracy without pluralism. The Special Rapporteur has previously noted (see A/HRC/26/29, para. 31) that the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are so fundamental in part because of their crucial role in promoting pluralism. They provide a platform for all people - including those at the margins - in any society to mobilize, organize, and work towards change in a peaceful manner.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/36, para. 17.