Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Everyone lawfully within the territory of a State shall, within the territory, have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his residence."

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UNGA: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, art. 12.1

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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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Everyone has the right to freedom of movement within the borders of each state.