Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 37
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Access to means of communication and, in particular, to electronic communications is now seen as necessary for achieving development and, therefore, should also be considered as an economic and social right. Governments should take responsibility for facilitating and subsidizing access to electronic media to ensure equitable enjoyment of this right, to combat poverty and to achieve their development goals.
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
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 37.