The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the workplace 2016, para. 51
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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights provides that States must respect assembly and association rights and ensure that all people within their territory and jurisdiction enjoy them, without distinction of any kind, through law, the provision of remedies and effective enforcement. States must also refrain from violating rights recognized by the Covenant, and are accountable for violations of those rights when the infringement occurs as a result of its failure to secure the right in domestic law and practice. The desire to maximize economic profit or create attractive investment climates does not lower the obligations and responsibilities of the State. The Covenant also obliges States to combat discrimination by private actors, including in employment.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/385, para. 51.