Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 66
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
The right to freedom of opinion and expression includes the freedom for minority and excluded groups to give, receive and transmit information. Community-based media are effective ways to accomplish that, and it is the duty of Governments to assist and support them in doing so and to ensure equitable access. The Special Rapporteur reiterates the call to Governments, made in paragraph 3 of the relevant section of the Colombo Declaration, to "develop national policies that address access to, and participation in, information and communication for people living in poverty, including access to licenses and fair spectrum allocation".
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
Année
2010
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 66.