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Technology and Human Rights24 July 2025Submission
Impact of Disinformation on the Enjoyment and Realisation of Human Rights
Learn more about how disinformation can impact human rights online and offline -
Technology and Human Rights24 July 2025Submission
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
Learn more about Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and how it can impact rights online and offline -
25 September 2013Book page
3 Freedom of expression and the Internet
The Internet has opened up new possibilities for the realisation of the right to freedom of expression. This is due to the Internet’s unique characteristics, including ‘its speed, worldwide reach and relative anonymity’. [9] These distinctive features have enabled individuals to use the Internet to disseminate information in ‘real time’, and to mobilise people. [10] The United Nations… -
25 September 2013Book page
4 Permissible limitations of the ICCPR right to freedom of expression
As noted above, article 19(3) of the ICCPR permits limitations on the rights recognised in article 19(2), but those limitations must be: (1) provided by law and (2) necessary for respect of the rights or reputations of others, for the protection of national security, public order, or public health or morals. The HRC in its General Comment 34 has emphasised that: when a State party imposes -
Rights and Freedoms25 June 2013Webpage
Role of Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Women's Empowerment
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/23/2 - 24 June 2013 Recalling further General Assembly resolutions relating to the issue of women’s empowerment, including resolutions 66/130 of 19 December 2011, on women and political participation, and 66/216 o f 22 December 2011, on women in development, and the agreed conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women, Reaffirming articles 19… -
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