Elements of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders 2014, para. 92
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
With regard to youth and student defenders, the Special Rapporteur is concerned about how youth is perceived in society. Often, their young age and alleged lack of maturity are used as grounds for not giving them a say in public affairs. The Special Rapporteur regrets that there is a trend in many countries of passing legislation that prohibits young people from participating in public assemblies. Other legislative moves pertain to the Internet, social media and instant messaging, which are increasingly subject to control by Governments.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
Youth
Année
2014
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/25/55, para. 92.