The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of multilateral institutions 2014, para. 43
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
The Special Rapporteur also believes that a pro-civil society organization culture within multilateral organizations is crucial. Such a culture should be rooted in the attitude that the organization is an agent dedicated to upholding ideals and effecting change, rather than a bureaucracy built to maintain the status quo. There must also be a willingness to call out Member States who fail to respect fundamental rights. Stating that some issues are "too political" - as the World Bank allegedly did when Human Rights Watch warned them that the Government was closing space for civil society in Egypt - is not acceptable. Finally, it should be acknowledged that a strong civil society sector is essential for multilateral institutions' effectiveness, as it is often the best source of information on the ground.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
All
N.A.
Année
2014
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/365, para. 43.