The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 16
Párrafo
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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.
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
Equality & Inclusion
Personas afectadas
Men
Women
Youth
Año
2013
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/299, para. 16.