Freedom of Assembly

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Peaceful assembly — a fundamental human right — is essential to healthy and effective democratic institutions.

Technical specifications: Protection of the individual right to peacefully assemble, collectively express, and petition the government for redress of grievances.

See also: Freedom of ExpressionJournalists and activists are critical intermediaries connecting public officials with citizens and serving as government watchdogs, and their rights and safety need to be protected. Technical specifi..., Freedom of AssociationFreedom of association — the right to join a formal or informal group to take collective action — is a universal right and can be used as a mechanism for public accountability. Technical specifica..., Online Civic SpaceAs online spaces for participation become increasingly popular, governments must work to ensure protection of basic rights — including the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association — in th...