“Civil society is possibly the best mechanism we have to ensure pluralism, broadmindedness, tolerance, civic participation, and democracy. It is not just a single voice, it is a chorus. If the government silences this chorus, they will have taken away people’s autonomy. And it is never treasonable to defend this right,” Maina Kiai, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, says on his new website.
On the website, visitors can learn more about their rights to the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, view reports and get country-specific information, and participate in discussions with the UN Special Rapporteur.
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