Protecting human rights defenders, whether individuals, groups or organs of society, addressing economic, social and cultural rights 2016, para. 15
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Original document
Document type
Résolution
Paragraph text
Recognizes the important and legitimate role of individuals, groups and organs of society that are defending human rights in identifying and raising awareness of human rights impacts, the benefits and risks of development projects and business operations, including in relation to workplace health, safety and rights, and natural resource exploitation, environmental, land and development issues, by expressing their views, concerns, support, criticism or dissent regarding government policy or action or business activities, and underlines the need for Governments to take the measures necessary to safeguard space for such public dialogue and its participants;
Document legal status
Droit souple négocié
Document body
Conseil des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies
Document means of adoption
Vote
Thèmes
Droits & devoirs économiques
Égalité & Inclusion
Environnement
Personnes concernées
N.A.
Document year
2016
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Paragraphe
Reference
HRC resolution, Protecting human rights defenders, whether individuals, groups or organs of society, addressing economic, social and cultural rights (2016), A/HRC/RES/31/32, OP 15.