UN and regional human rights experts issued a joint declaration calling on States to strengthen international efforts to support and protect civil society actors who are increasingly being targeted in repressive and life-threatening environments.
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UNSR Report: Internet Shutdowns and Freedom of Association and Assembly
This report by UNSR Clement Voule, identifies a path forward for ending Internet shutdowns and will act as a key resource for supporting efforts by governments, companies, international institutions, and civil society to strengthen cooperation and implementation measures to end shutdowns.
UN Issues Landmark Guidance on Peaceful Protest
The UN Human Rights Committee has adopted pivotal new guidance on the right of peaceful assembly. On July 27, 2020, the Committee issued General Comment No. 37: the Committee’s first authoritative guidance on the right of peaceful assembly, as enshrined in article 21 of the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights.
Celebrating Women in Activism and Civil Society
In this report, UNSR Clement N. Voule, recognizes and elevates the contributions of women in civil society and activism to the advancement of democracy, peace, and sustainable development.
UNSR Comment on The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 of the Philippines
These comments address ‘The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020’ (the Act) of the Philippines, highlighting the potential impact on the protection and promotion of a number of fundamental human rights.
UNSR Report: Right to Freedom of Association of Migrants and their Defenders
This report provides a thematic study on the right to freedom of association of migrants, in which the Special Rapporteur examines recent trends in restrictions in law and in practice on freedom of association for migrants and civil society organizations that work to protect migrants’ rights.
UNSR Report: Disease Pandemics and the Freedom of Opinion and Expression
In this report, the UNSR on Freedom of Expression registers alarm that some efforts to combat the coronavirus disease pandemic may be failing to meet the standards of legality, necessity, and proportionality. The Special Rapporteur highlights five areas of concern, showing that access to information, independent media, and other free expression rights are critical to meeting the challenges of the pandemic.
Safeguarding Freedom of Assembly and Association during a Public Health Crisis
UNSR Clément Voule issued ten key principles to guide states’ response to a public health crisis. A checklist and survey accompany these principles to assess the implementation by government authorities and other key actors.
Joint Declaration Freedom of Expression and Elections in the Digital Age
Draft General Comment on Freedom of Assembly
General Comments are an important standard setting instrument and a powerful advocacy tool for the rights enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.