Freedom of Association

Freedom of association encompasses both an individual's right to join or leave groups voluntarily, the right of the group to take collective action to pursue the interests of its members, and the right of an association to accept or decline membership based on certain criteria. Freedom of Association, The Essentials of Human Rights describes the right as coming together with other individuals to collectively express, promote, pursue and/or defend common interests. Freedom of Association is both an individual right and a collective right, guaranteed by all modern and democratic legal systems, including the United States Bill of Rights, article 11 …

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IOM: International Organization for Migration · 4 December 2024 English

Legal and policy frameworks in place on the use of alternatives to detention The right to liberty is recognized by all primary international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration …

movement, freedom of choice of residence, freedom of association, assembly, procession and demonstration”154


EU: European Union · 28 November 2024 English

judiciary system or fundamental rights such as freedom of association or the right of expression, or that restrict


Amnesty International · 28 November 2024 English

At least 24 protesters killed Over 1,200 including minors detained Nigerian police used excessive force against protesters during the nationwide #Endbadgovernance demonstrations between 1-10 August, killing at least 24 people …

felony. CENSORSHIP AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION NEWS NIGERIA PRESS RELEASE PROTESTS AND


IOM: International Organization for Migration · 28 November 2024 English

WORLD MIGRATION EDUCATION TOOLKIT The opinions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). [...] …

working conditions, unjustified dismissal and freedom of association, as well as access to justice for violations


Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 French

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Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 English

view report English English French Spanish Download PDF Censorship and Freedom of Expression Freedom of Association Protests and Demonstrations Research Research Recently added Russia/Ukraine: Latest massive

with other rights, such as the rights to freedom of association, freedom of expression (including the


Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 English

the Pacific Business and Human Rights Censorship and Freedom of Expression Discrimination Freedom of Association Human Rights Defenders and Activists India International Organizations Justice Systems Open


Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 Spanish

view report English English French Spanish Download PDF Censorship and Freedom of Expression Freedom of Association Protests and Demonstrations Research Research Recently added Russia/Ukraine: Latest massive


Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 English

This report analyses security forces’ use of unnecessary and excessive force in Angola in the context of protests that took place between November 2020 and June 2023. During these protests, …

under paragraph 71 (b) of the Guidelines on Freedom of Association and Assembly in Africa. 117 Even though


Amnesty International · 27 November 2024 English

Dr Anja Bienert works for Amnesty International’s Police and Human Rights Programme in the Netherlands. She has developed a set of Guidelines on The Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly …

others and justice.BLOG POST CAMPAIGNS FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND ACTIVISTS NETHERLANDS


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