The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 16
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The right to freedom of peaceful assembly, that is, to both organize and participate in indoor and outdoor peaceful assemblies, has long proven to be a key one in the context of elections. This right enables candidates to such elections to mobilize their supporters and give resonance and visibility to their political messages. Elections are also a unique opportunity for women, men and youth from all parts of society, to express their views and aspirations, either for status quo or for change, that is to say, to voice support for the Government and ruling party, or dissent. Dissent is a legitimate part of the exercise of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, especially in the context of elections, as it is a unique opportunity for pluralist expression through peaceful means.
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)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
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. 16.