The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of multilateral institutions 2014, para. 31
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Private multilateral bodies, such as the International Olympic Committee and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) - which both wield enormous economic power to pressure countries hosting their lucrative events - are not exempt from the responsibility to respect, if not promote, universally recognized human rights. In spite of this, in its Charter the International Olympic Committee altogether bans demonstrations at their events and FIFA's secretary-general openly stated with apparent impunity that "less democracy" or even oppressive military Governments is "better for organizing a World Cup". The Special Rapporteur is of the opinion that the requirements for transparency and accountability of multilateral institutions, whether private or public, expand as power and influence increase. In addition, he considers that the failure to encourage and facilitate peaceful assembly represents a lost opportunity for engagement.
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)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/365, para. 31.