The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 6
Párrafo
Paragraph text
More specifically, the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are a critical means for individuals and groups of individuals to participate in public affairs. The exercise of such rights provides avenues through which people can aggregate and voice their concerns and interests and endeavour to fashion governance that responds to their issues. For example, such rights are essential in order to campaign and participate in public rallies, form political parties, participate in voter education activities, cast votes, observe and monitor elections and hold candidates and elected officials accountable.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Civil & Political Rights
Personas afectadas
All
Año
2013
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/299, para. 6.