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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 41
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- Furthermore, those responsible for the project should make sure that those traditionally marginalized and excluded from decision-making are able to voice their opinion and participate on their own terms in the process. At the outset, data collected during the assessment stage needs to be collected in such a way as to allow for it to be disaggregated by gender, income, social or other status, and other relevant factors.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 105
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- Judges should proactively uphold international equality and non discrimination standards in both case deliberations and the application of court procedures.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights or gender issues 2011, para. 18
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- Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights" and article 2 affirms that everyone, without distinction in terms of sex, is entitled to the rights set forth therein, which include, inter alia, the rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and participation in Government.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 88
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- States should favour regimes of notification rather than authorization of assemblies and, when authorization is required, States should make sure that it is provided in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination. In this connection, States must ensure that there are satisfactory review procedures for complaints of restrictions being imposed on assemblies.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 83i
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- [Private companies should:] Establish accountability mechanisms, including project- or company-level grievance mechanisms, that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning and based on dialogue and engagement (see Guiding Principle No. 31 of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights);
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 22
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- The human rights-based approach to development is built on the explicit identification of rights holders, and their entitlements, and of duty bearers, and their obligations. It grounds the development analysis in the realm of enforceable obligations and respect for internationally agreed norms, principles and standards. In order for policies and projects to effectively attain their desired results in a sustainable manner, consideration needs to be given to the human rights aspect.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 28
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- The Paris Principles (1991) are a set of minimum standards that national institutions, regardless of their structure and mandate, should respect. They are now broadly accepted as benchmarks for the accreditation of national institutions and a litmus test of an institution's legitimacy.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 52
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- In India, the Chairperson and members of the national institution are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Committee formed by the Prime Minister as a Chair and members of the ruling party as well as the opposition parties. It is reported that consultations are carried out by the members of the Committee in order to ensure consensus in the nominations. After her visit to India, the Special Rapporteur recommended that the functioning of the national commission be strengthened by, inter alia, broadening the selection criteria for the appointment of the Chair and diversifying the composition of the Commission, including regarding gender.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights and as protectors of human rights defenders 2013, para. 47
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- The criteria and processes for nomination, appointment and security of tenure of the members of the governing bodies of these institutions should be established and controlled by Parliament. They should ensure an open and transparent process for nomination and appointment. The Sub-Committee on Accreditation has indicated that the participation of members of Government in national institutions should be limited to an advisory capacity and that no secondments of civil servants should be allowed. Tenure should be secure and dismissal only possible in exceptional and clearly defined circumstances.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 72
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- Private enterprises, as well as State donors and private donors, can also contribute to accountability, for example by establishing mechanisms, either by themselves or in cooperation with other stakeholders. All non-judicial grievance mechanisms, whether State- or non-State-based, should be legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning and, in the case of company- or project-level mechanisms, based on dialogue and engagement (see Guiding Principle No. 31 of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Large-scale development project and human rights defenders 2013, para. 26
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- The main elements of the human rights-based approach, in particular when applied to development policy and projects, are enshrined in different international instruments and standards. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, in their article 1, both state: All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic cooperation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Year
- 2013
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 11
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- Articles 3 and 17 of the Declaration provide that national legislative standards should be in compliance with the international human rights obligations of the State. The Special Rapporteur wishes to emphasize that any restrictions on the rights contained in the Declaration must be in accordance with applicable international obligations and determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society, pursuant to article 17 of the Declaration.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2012
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 45
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- Concerning the other two aspects, article 19 (3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights establishes that "the right to freedom of expression carries with it special duties and responsibilities and for this reason certain restrictions on the right are permitted, which may relate either to the interests of other persons or to those of the community as a whole. However, when a State party imposes certain restrictions on the exercise of freedom of expression, these may not put in jeopardy the right itself." According to article 19 (3), restrictions must be "provided by law" and must be justified as being "necessary" for one of the following purposes: (a) respect of the rights or reputations of others; and (b) the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.
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- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 32c
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- [Concerning permissible restrictions, the right to freedom of association is not absolute and it can be subjected to limitations in accordance with applicable international obligations. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (art. 22) specifically details the requirements for such limitations to be admissible. For any restriction on the right to freedom of association to be valid, it must meet the following conditions:] Such limitations may only be imposed in the interest of national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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On the Declaration on human rights defenders 2011, para. 25
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- Concerning permissible restrictions, freedom of assembly can be subjected to limitations in accordance with applicable international obligations. Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights defines the necessary requirements for the limitations to be considered permissible. Firstly, restrictions must be in conformity with the law - that is, restrictions can be imposed not only by law but also through a more general statutory authorization, such as an executive order or a decree. Secondly, restrictions must be necessary in a democratic society, which means that limitations must be proportional - States must first exhaust any alternatives that limit the right to a lesser degree - and must comply with minimum democratic principles. Finally, the only grounds upon which an interference with the right to peaceful assembly is permitted are: national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Health
- Year
- 2011
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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