Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 57
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Recalling the Colombo Declaration of 2006 on media, development and poverty eradication, which states in paragraph 1: "Freedom of expression should be made available to all. It requires effective local participation to empower individuals and groups to address poverty, hunger, disease, discrimination, vulnerability, social exclusion, environmental degradation and education." The Declaration also calls on Governments to "expand the reach of information and communication technologies especially to poor and marginalized populations".
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 57.