Best practices that promote and protect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 2012, para. 24
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An "assembly" is an intentional and temporary gathering in a private or public space for a specific purpose. It therefore includes demonstrations, inside meetings, strikes, processions, rallies or even sits-in. Assemblies play a vibrant role in mobilizing the population and formulating grievances and aspirations, facilitating the celebration of events and, importantly, influencing States' public policy.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2012
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/27, para. 24.