The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 5
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The right to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are pertinent to the democratic process, both during the election period and between elections. The Special Rapporteur reiterates that these rights are essential components of democracy since they empower women, men and youth to "express their political opinions, engage in literary and artistic pursuits and other cultural, economic and social activities, engage in religious observances or other beliefs, form and join trade unions and cooperatives, and elect leaders to represent their interests and hold them accountable" (Council resolution 15/21, preamble).
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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
Person(s) affected
Men
Women
Youth
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/299, para. 5.