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Right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association

The right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association is enshrined in Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

In cases of violations of this human right (explained here),

All persons may turn to the these organs/institutions:

Human Rights Committee (if the optional protocol is ratified by the state)

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

Children under 18 years may turn to:

Committee on the Rights of the Child

Migrants may turn to:

Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants

Indigenous people may turn to:

Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people

Teachers, students, researchers, artists, writers, journalists may turn to:

UNESCO (Committee on Conventions and Recommendations)

In the context of employment and profession:

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Persons being in an African country may turn to:

African Commission or Court on Human Rights and Peoples’ Rights

Last change: 16.09.11 - 11:52