Definition and basics
What does the right to freedom of assembly protect?
The right to gather peacefully to express, promote, or defend shared interests
Which article of the UDHR protects this right?
Article 20
What was the goal of the 1963 March on Washington?
To demand civil and economic rights for African Americans
What global movement protests racial injustice and police brutality?
Black Lives Matter
What's a common justification for restricting assemblies?
Public order or national security
Why is this right essential for democracy?
It enables public participation, dissent, and accountability
What does Article 21 of the ICCRPR emphasize?
Restrictions must be lawful, necessary, and proportionate in a democratic society.
What iconic speech was delivered during the Washington March in 1963
"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
What do women's rights marches advocate for?
Gender equality and reproductive rights
What's the dilemma with digital surveillance?
It can deter participation and infringe on privacy
What does the right to freedom of assembly protect?
The right to gather peacefully to express, promote, or defend shared interests.
The European Convention on Human Rights (Article 11)
What did the Tiananmen Square protesters demand?
Democracy and freedom of speech in China
Demanding urgent action to address environmental crises
How can social media both help and harm assembly rights?
It mobilizes people but also spreads misinformation and enables harassment
What is one way assembly empowers marginalized groups?
It amplifies their voices and demands for justice
What does the American Convention on Human Rights say about assembly
It protects peaceful assembly under Article 15
What was the Arab Spring?
What do Palestine solidarity protests call for?
Ending support for Israeli actions and advocating for Palestinian Rights
Why is proportionality important in restrictions?
To ensure rights aren't limited more than necessary.
When was this right first recognized internationally
In 1948, through UDHR Article 20
What are some legitimate reasons govermnet may restrict assemblies
Public safety, national security, public health, or the protection of others’ rights.
What was the outcome of the Tiananmen Square protest?
A violent crackdown by Chinese authorities
Why is freedom of assembly still vital today?
It enables collective action on urgent global issues
What's the risk of inconsistent legal interpretations across countries
Unequal protection and enforcement of the right to assemble