(f) To lift all restraints on peaceful political activity, including guaranteeing freedom of association and freedom of expression, including freedom of the media

(ii) Denial of freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, of association, of assembly and of movement

Freedom of expression was also protected, and the media were independent.

(g) To respect freedom of expression in the media and broadcasting, in particular the editorial independence of the media

(i) Freedom of thought, conscience, religion, belief, peaceful assembly and association, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of opinion, and free, independent and pluralistic media

Amendments contained in the new media ordinance infringe upon the right to freedom of expression.

(d) To ensure full respect for freedom of opinion and expression, including freedom of the press in relation to all types of mass media, as well as freedom of association and assembly

(e) To ensure full respect for freedom of opinion and expression, including freedom of the press in relation to all types of mass media, as well as freedom of association and assembly

14. Stresses the importance of strengthening the free and pluralistic media, and deplores actions that seek to intimidate or restrict the freedom of the media

(e) To immediately lift all restraints on peaceful political activity and to fully guarantee freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, association and assembly

The media was given full freedom to publicize public opinion, including those critical to the bureaucracy.

Furthermore, it points to related subjects, such as intellectual property rights, cultural diversity and freedom of the media.

(c) Promoting and protecting freedom of expression, freedom of the media, and freedom to seek, receive and impart information in order, inter alia, to improve the transparency of public institutions and policymaking procedures and enhancing the accountability of public officials

(d) To lift all restraints on the peaceful political activity of all persons by, inter alia, guaranteeing freedom of peaceful assembly and association and freedom of opinion and expression, including for free and independent media, and to ensure unhindered access to media information for the people of Myanmar

Cooperation with the media in disseminating a culture of freedom of opinion and the right for individuals to be different

As regards the exercise of freedom of expression, the expansion of communications media, including the Internet, had laid them open to abuse, including the use of such media to disseminate racist propaganda.

13. Stresses the importance of establishing, strengthening and expanding throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina a free and pluralistic media, and deplores any actions that seek to intimidate or restrict the freedom of the media

Recognizing the importance of all forms of the media, including the print media, radio, television and the Internet, in the exercise, promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression,

It has unique institutions with strong mandates that deal with national minorities, freedom of the media, democratic institutions and human rights.

They are bullying others, while using their huge media resources to portray themselves as defenders of freedom, democracy and human rights.

In the period covered by the report, there were several other attacks on the media and threats to freedom of the press.

To ensure the freedom of the media to perform their essential role and the right of the public to have access to information.

Encourage IEC to take the necessary measures to ensure freedom of expression and equal access to impartial public media during the electoral campaign.

2. States shall take effective measures to ensure that State owned media duly reflect indigenous cultural diversity. States, without prejudice to ensuring full freedom of expression, should encourage privately owned media to adequately reflect indigenous cultural diversity.

So it is no surprise that press freedom is the freedom that authoritarian governments are keenest to curtail. Indeed, provided they can sufficiently muzzle the media they can even allow (relatively) free elections, as in Putin s Russia.

(g) To prevent the use of the media to incite hatred or tensions among communities, while respecting freedom of expression and of the press

Press freedom is also on the decline. In another report, Freedom House notes that the number of Latin American countries classified as not free when it comes to the media has risen to its highest level since 1989.

18. Stresses the importance of establishing, strengthening and expanding throughout all of Bosnia and Herzegovina free and pluralistic media, deplores any action that seeks to intimidate or restrict the freedom of the media, and condemns violent acts of intimidation against journalists

And it is the reason the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the Representative on Freedom of the Media can, respectively, go to any State throughout the OSCE region to prevent inter ethnic conflict and ensure respect for free media.

35. Calls upon all local Kosovar officials, ethnic representatives and all individuals to respect the right to freedom of opinion and expression for all points of view, the right to a free, independent media and the right to freedom of religion

Gender roles imposed by the media, first and foremost through advertising, restrict the freedom of choice and lead young women to perceive themselves as sexual objects.

The adoption of these laws governing the Ivorian media, which increased restrictions, led to a debate on the neutrality of State run media and freedom of the press, particularly in terms of their conformity with the spirit of the Linas Marcoussis Agreement.

The proposed amendments would bring the Constitution into alignment with European standards by enhancing the independence of the judiciary and promoting local democracy and freedom of the media.

Emphasizing that States, regional organizations, non governmental organizations, religious bodies and the media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance and freedom of religion and belief,

(i) To lift all restraints on peaceful political activity of all persons, including former political prisoners, by, inter alia, guaranteeing freedom of association and freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, and to ensure unhindered access to information for the people of Myanmar and to desist from arresting and punishing persons for their peaceful political activities

Deeply concerned that violations of the right to freedom of opinion and expression continue to occur, including increased attacks directed against, and killings of, journalists and media workers, and stressing the need to ensure greater protection for all media professionals and for journalistic sources,

Deeply concerned that violations of the right to freedom of opinion and expression continue to occur, including increased attacks directed against, and killings of, journalists and media workers, and stressing the need to ensure greater protection for all media professionals and for journalistic sources,

(g) To lift all restraints on peaceful political activity of all persons, including former political prisoners, by, inter alia, guaranteeing freedom of association and freedom of expression, including for free and independent media, and to ensure unhindered access to information for the people of Myanmar

Yet, under international law the freedom of expression includes the freedom to impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of choice, hence through the Internet.

Emphasizing that States, regional organizations, non governmental organizations, religious bodies and the media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance, respect and freedom of religion or belief,

(h) To prevent the use of the media to incite hatred or tensions among communities, while respecting freedom of expression and of the press, particularly during the electoral campaign

Emphasizing that States, regional organizations, non governmental organizations, religious bodies and the media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance, respect and freedom of religion or belief,

Freedom of information laws were enacted in a few countries, and in many others civil society organizations and the media were enlisted as allies in the fight against corruption.

(b) Cambodia's progress in improving its human rights situation for the past decade in a range of fields, in cooperation with the United Nations and non governmental organizations, including freedom of media, freedom of religion, combating child labour and sexual exploitation, and progress to improve democratic institutions

Emphasizing that States, regional organizations, non governmental organizations, and religious bodies and the media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance, respect and freedom of religion or belief,