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"Freedom of expression imposes an obligation on the authorities to take positive measures to promote diversity, which include among other things-: pluralistic access to the media and other means of communication, including by vulnerable or marginalised groups, such as women, children and refugees, as well as linguistic and cultural groups."

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ACHPR: Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa, art. 3

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Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa

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Media outlets should take steps to provide access to marginalized groups. This may include the consideration of transmitting in minority languages and assuring broad coverage of rural areas.