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"Collective civil disobedience or direct action campaigns can be covered by article 21, provided that they are non-violent."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 37: The Right of Peaceful Assembly (Article 21), para. 16

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General Comment No. 37: The Right of Peaceful Assembly (Article 21)

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All forms of peaceful assembly are protected, including online meetings and online activities to plan, organize, and mobilize for assemblies.