Stronger protection for freedom of association ahead: UN HRC General Comment No. 38
Read the joint submission from ECNL and ICNL on the aspects that we believe should be prioritised in the next UN HRC General Comment.
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Factsheet on digitally-mediated assemblies and UN standards
Q&A on protests taking place in the online space and how international human rights standards, such as the UN General Comment No. 37., ensure their protection.
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The path towards General Comment No. 37 on Article 21, ICCPR
Read our Briefer on the process that lead to the development of this landmark UN document.
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UN Human Rights Committee adopts landmark General Comment on the right of peaceful assembly
The General Comment could not have been more timely and momentous, when the right of peaceful assembly is under increased pressure in countries throughout the world.
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Draft General Comment no. 37 includes more protection for online assemblies
Enhanced protections for online assemblies are becoming increasingly crucial when states adopt emergency measures to respond to COVID-19.
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Revised draft of the General Comment on the right to peaceful assembly
The next reading and review of the draft General Comment takes place between 2-27 March 2020.
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First draft of the General Comment on the right to peaceful assembly is now available
The draft incorporates some of main points of ECNL's previous submission. We continue supporting the drafting process, as we strongly believe that the GC will contribute to strengthening the safeguards for this fundamental right.
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Upcoming General Comment on the right to peaceful assembly
The Human Rights Committee held its first consultation on March 20.
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