The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 58a
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[The Special Rapporteur calls upon States in times of elections:] To recognize that the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association play a decisive role in the emergence and existence of effective democratic systems, as they allow for dialogue, pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness, where minority or dissenting views or beliefs are respected;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
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N.A.
Year
2013
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/299, para. 58a.