Protection of journalists and press freedom 2010, para. 33

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The right of all individuals to freedom of opinion and expression is stipulated in article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and article 19(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which states that "everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice". The Special Rapporteur notes that 166 States, or the majority of the States Members of the United Nations, have ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, while 72 States are signatories.
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)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/284, para. 33.
Paragraph number
33