The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of natural resource exploitation projects 2015, para. 43
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It is particularly reprehensible when the vilification and stigmatization comes from the highest government authorities, as this sends a clear message to other officials that it is acceptable to perpetuate the intimidation and harassment of activists and defenders. Negative images of activists and human rights defenders are exacerbated when the media picks up on the portrayals and publishes them.
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
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/25, para. 43.