UN DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

AN EXERPT

ARTICLE 1 Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to promote and to strive for the protection and realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the national and international levels. ARTICLE 2 Each State has a prime responsibility and duty to protect, promote and implement all human rights andfundamental freedoms […]. ARTICLE 7 Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to develop and discuss new humanrights ideas and principles and to advocate their acceptance. ARTICLE 8 Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to have effective access, on a non-discriminatory basis, to participation in the government of his or her country and in the conduct of public affairs. ARTICLE 12 Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to participate in peaceful activitiesagainst violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. ARTICLE 18 1. Everyone has duties towards and within the community, in which alone the free and full development ofhis or her personality is possible. 2. Individuals, groups, institutions and non-governmental organizations have an important role to play and a responsibility in safeguarding democracy, promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms and contributing to the promotion and advancement of democratic societies, institutions and processes.